Posts by HEChicken

Oh duh.  If I don't multi I forget every time.  Danz I was going to comment on the great hatch on the Reese eggs.  23 out of 24 is a great hatch rate.  Its a little disappointing so many are mixes though - I thought...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheDownyChick  Chicken Danz and HEChicken do you have pics of your hoop coops? I am building my first one ever, and could use some inspiration! I will share mine when i get back to it! If...

Well, so much for the violent storms.  I woke twice to hear long peals of thunder but other than that, all we got is a little rain.  I'm so relieved - I was afraid hail was going to ruin my second lot of seedlings that are...

Quote: Originally Posted by sharol  My dad used to say that the lottery was a tax on the math impaired. I love that!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jhammett  would a mixe of Crim corn and milo be a good supplement to the free ranging? I had switched them to layer on the advice of my mom who does raise birds in Louisiana, but was told...

Quote: Originally Posted by jhammett  ok i have decided to go ahead and free range my birds. They have n=been out in the pasture during the day all week and closed in the coop at dusk. I was told by my neighbor who...

Danz, you reminded me that the shelf liner is what I was planning to use   After DH suggested the towel, it occurred to me the shelf liner would be even better and I have a roll of it already.  But this morning I was so...

PolishPal, I'm sorry about your cat - I hope he or she shows up.   You know you are officially hatching too much when you do your daily check on the incubator and discover a pip you weren't expecting.  The floor of my...

Quote: Originally Posted by debs_flock        I'm planning to grow out a group of the blacks! I wish I hadn't just seen that picture of the blacks.    I've just realized...

JennyJane, chicken wire is cheaper and it is what I used on the inside of chain link, since in addition I have my dogs living out there at night to keep predators away.  However be aware that chicken wire can be torn apart by...