This is a very cute design, very attractive. The Chickens will love it. You may however, find that the design will hinder general human operations like cleaning and maintenance. It is made of wood so things can be changed or added to anytime.
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BUMBLEFOOT CAN BE FATAL IF UNTREATED! INFECTION CAN GET INTO THE JOINTS AND BONES!
its normally caused by a cut or injury to the pad of the foot resulting in a staff infection, identified by swelling and a dark scab. Injuries from hard landings or a cut or scratch on the foot can cause this...
Most often, eggs or larvae live in the soil and get into the body when you get them on your hands and then touch your mouth. Some can also get into the body through the skin.
Source: Roundworms | University of Maryland Medical Center...
Hey Arielle; you are right most internal parasites are species specific. However, there are many parasites that can cross specie under the right conditions, and many external parasites prefer animals but will feed on humans.
Here's that link you are looking for...
"no problem" Really ?... chickens need light and protection from sever cold!
A 4 foot shop light with full spectrum bulbs (Grow bulbs same thing) on for 12 hrs per day, would help a lot, and not very expensive. And a couple of infared bulbs would help keep them warm. You have to consider, the...
I don't get it... you already have walls... right?
How are you going to use glass bottles and cinder blocks on that unit.... just curious to know how that's going to work.
Are you making a foundation with that stuff?
I hope you post pics when you are done!!!
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IF your bird is gone because it flew away... Its your own fault. Don't worry the bird might survive if you live in Southern FL. IF not she will freeze to death. This would be a case of the bird being smarter than the owner.
That's a great idea!! Might I suggest you don't paint it some crazy yellow color tho....
If I got a deal like that, I'd keep it, and not give it to any of the members here!
And,,, I would get it up off the ground, on stilts, or piers, about 18" to 24" above the ground, for 2 reasons:
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Hi Everyone!!
I live in Belleview, FL
I babysit the neighbors Chickens and their Turkey... actually it seems like they moved in here... as long as they keep leaving eggs, I don't mind.
They scratch around my garden and I suppose poop out there too... seems to keep the weeds down. The...
Dang it Dawg.... I had my heart set on making Chocolate Covered Feces treats with red Sprinkles for the Mother-in-law this Christmas. Have to figure out something else now.