Posts by GoldDogsMom

Quote: Originally Posted by pacosmom  Follow up from last post, my girls have decided to start roosting! They are also starting to cluck instead of peep. They are growing up and more fun every day. They love apples,...

Definitely sand-rough construction grade sand, pine chips in a run is a mess-been there done that!   If you can put down a couple inches of gravel for drainage and then sand

Quote: Originally Posted by sassyiniowa  I am the proud new owner of two rouen ducklings!  I am so thankful for this sight but appreciate your posting most of all right now.  Had no idea how to tell if I had...

I added a poop board to my larger a coop and am amazed how much easier it is to keep it clean-hardly any poop on the floor!

Have you considered a poop board with PDZ?  Makes daily cleanup a breeze!   http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621363/poop-board-convert-warning-graphic-gross-poop-pictures

pine shavings...and I added a poop board filled with pdz-makes a huge difference! http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621363/poop-board-convert-warning-graphic-gross-poop-pictures   I have considered using sand on the floor of...

From what I have read-as long as they are kept cool and turned you can go as long as 7-10 days.

and this one:   http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/261876/chicks-are-here-egg-candling-pics-progression-though-incubation

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidKerk  I am a beginer to incubating and had some questions. Here they are: Is it absolutely necessary to candle? I'm planning on candling the eggs so what should...

I agree with Miss Lydia! Sometimes going natural means harder work but it's better for all!