Recent content by mad4horses

I have purchased 25 chicks from Meyer hatchery (on 2 diff orders & diff yrs). I have not had any health problems and all hens (only females ordered) so I have been happy with what I have received.

Thanks!

Was wondering if anyone out there knows of a reputable hatchery selling Black Copper Marans (want the super dark eggs) and Olive Eggers? I live in WI, would prefer females only. I only want like 2 each. Meyer and My Pet Chicken are out! Thanks for any help!

I am considering expanding my flock. I have 2 diffenent farms that I'd like to get day old chicks from. Do I need to keep the 2 farms separate or can they be put in the same brooder? Thanks!

I am hoping to find hens that lay fairly well during the winter WITHOUT artificial lights. Any suggestions on which breed and where to purchase them? Thanks!

Thanks for the help. I'll look again at the bag. It's not medicated and was told by the feed mill to feed until laying age. Thanks again!!

Wondering if anyone has heard or subscribes to the style of roost that is all one level. I've read that if the roost bars are staggered that there can be problems with pecking order. Also I was thinking of using 2"X4"s but not sure if they should be flat or on the thinner side?

How long do chicks need to be on the starter feed? I have been told that chicks can go from starter to layer feed. Is this ok?

What a great way to secure your feed. Very nice.

Great help, thank you for the info. Everyone has so much good advice!

All such great advise! Well maybe I'll get a couple more than 2. I just want to make sure my coop is big enough. If the guineas like to roost high, do you then have some of the roosts higher?

Thanks going to check it out now!

Really cool!

Sounds like a good idea. How do I join and is the name of the webpage Mahonri's Easter Hatch a long?

Really nice!!