I have 14 LF birds, orps mostlly, and have 4 silkies that I got in May. I slowly intro'd keeping them in a separate pen within my chicken area for quite some time. My outdoor run is 12 x 20, inside is 12 x 10. However, I do have a separate inside area that is small just for the silkies. I...
I have not read every post on this topic, so I apologize if I'm asking a question that's already been answered..I have 14 hens, none have ever gone broody, the oldest being 3 years old. However, I do have a 2 yr old orp, that I "think" is broody..She has NO eggs under her, she's sitting in a...
I agree with the others, while the coops you see look really cute, they look bigger than they are and made very very cheaply. personally, I'd find someone to either build you a coop, buy a prebuilt shed and modify it yourself, or look for something on craigslist that IS made by someone.
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My first chickens came thru MPC via Meyer and no problems. The 2nd batch I went directly thru Meyer and no problems..So I can't say I like one over the other..Meyer is direct where MPC is the middle man but both my experiences were good ones
in my house without heat, (they haven't used the brinsea in about a week), it's around 62..I do cover their cage up at nite, and will outside to..of course it's an individual choice as to what they feel is best:)
I just put my 4.5 week olds outside, they are fully feathered, and weren't really using the brinsea heat anymore..They have shelter at nite and it's pretty warm here, I think they'll be fine:)
Karen, I just joined your FB page:) I"m in Old Lyme so YES am loving that TSC came to saybrook ! I'm there weekly:))) You might want to join the FB page started by one of the posters here who lives in Westbrook/clinton I'll post the link or maybe your already a member:)...
chicnlove Have a GREAT vacation!!! got your message, email me when it's good for you to come on over:)))
The new TSC is nice, but it's set up the 'opposite" of the other ones around here ! Clothes and such on the left vs the right in the others, I was all messed up!
I'm so mad I had to work...
also check out QVC, I have a string of lights that I purchased from them, not solar, but runs on batteries/timers. works great to add a little bit of light on these long dark days
a place to check out also is Westbrook Hunt Club, they rent their place out alot..not sure if they would for a poultry show. but a big indoor arena, as well as another big room attached to it..