Tilled, seeded, and fenced and area for the chickens to enjoy some winter wheat. Today I removed the fence and let the chickens reap the reward. Also, a quick look at a new feeder I built that is much more user friendly for feeder and eater.
Stress is a big factor in weird eggs. Have any info them lost any feathers from possible "pecking order" issues? That could be a sign something is afoot in the coop. "Cooped up" frustration. Heating their coop isn't really necessary as long as there isn't a draft. It does need ventilation...
WINTER IS COMING
Fall is here and it's time to start prepping the garden for winter. To help in the work involved I have enlisted my Golden Comets. The challenge I faced was how to allow the chickens safe and consistent access to the garden that is on the other side of the yard. My solution...
Yesterday I cleaned out the coop and sprayed mana pro poultry protector all over, and some DE and sweet pdz. I didn't see any mites and I checked nooks and crannies. If anyone's interested here's a video:
Had anyone tried Mana Pro poultry protector? It says it's all natural and can be used in/outside of the coop and on the chickens to kill mites and lice.
I have read that wood ash kills lice and mites as long as it stays dry. I added a bunch to some sand and DE in a plastic bin I placed under my raised coop for a dust bath. Hoping to stay ahead it before it becomes a problem. I am also looking for a solution out in my free range fenced run...
When inbuilt my coop I white washed the inside with a hydrated lime powder and salt mixture with water that is like a runny paint. Turns the inside white and bugs can't make a home inside the wood. I did a YouTube video if anyone is interested.
That is a really good point I hadn't considered. The extra activity would be counterproductive to keep them cool. The easier the better for frozen treats.