Recent content by DragonflyCourt

Good idea!

I thought about that, and I like that idea! I'd feel better than if I just took them out and hoped for the best. The next few days are supposed to be in the 90's, thankfully. I'm probably going to do it this way. Thank you!

I do know that, thank you. I try to make sure I get breeds that do well here, and I learned via trial and error about the hardiness of some breeds vs others. I don't normally do summer chicks, my husband, believe it or not, actually had me get these last eight! LOL! I prefer for the weather to...

Thank you! I'm originally from Arizona too, but Southwestern.....Yuma. Hottest part of the state. Your weather sounds amazing compared to that!! Their coop is completely shaded all day, has great ventilation, and lots of great dirt to take baths in. I have auto waterers and provide them with a...

THANK YOU!! Sounds like your temps are similar to mine. I wanted to see if anyone else had put chicks out in this heat. My old gals are acclimated to it and I provide pools of water and tons of shade to help them stay cool, and they've been fine. Hot, but fine. I was worried about these babies...

Hi all. I have 6 - four week old chicks that have been in my office in a trough since Day 1. I have a huge trough set up in one of my empty coops to move these little ladies into - they have outgrown the one in my office, and I am ready to have a dust and scent free office again! My concern -...

Hi all! New member, been raising chickens for a few years. I raise both layers and meat chickens, with a flock size right around 70 (includes 25 meat chickens). Looking forward to sharing and learning from everyone here! There are always weird little things that happen that I'm sure others have...