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We have 500 chickens, two cows, three goats and a Anatolian Shepherd to guard. 8 Acres of pasture that is cross fenced. A half acre pen area. The cows are pastured opposite the chickens and moved every two weeks. There's a 300lb demand feeder that is full at all times. If it is allowed to run...

I have had this feeder for a while now. My chicks have free access to the pasture from 6 am to 8 pm. They free range early. During the day return to the coop to beat the heat and will venture to the feeder Approx 500 feet to feed under the rain shield then return to the shade. My feed...

Does this flew pass on in the egg? What are the chances of getting infected day old chicks. Does it matter what part the country the chicks come from assuming you can find them.

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I use 5 small non rainproof feeders. There is a large circle around each one of damaged pasture. They are moved when the grass starts to look weak yet while grazing the chicks will still return to the past spots and continue to damage the pasture. Was wanting opinions from those with larger...

bump Is there anyone out there free ranging using these rain proof feeders?

Large capacity range feeders\ Pros: Cons: How to use: Lets hear you're thoughts so we can learn and make a decisions on their use.

We are trying to grow some organic eggs for the market. The chickens are free ranging and will rush to the coop if ANYTHING scares them.. . The coop is an old converted 3 stall horse barn with an enclosed walk where the nest have been built. Roost have been built in the stalls and the walk is...

Wow! Cool!! . No more mess. Last ones brooded weren't introduced until 6 wk. I will try at day one, not even offer other options. Will show them when receiving but don't know how much that helps.

What is the youngest age a chick will accept the nipple source?

What I do with the ones in the yard is move them the length of the tractor on Tuesday and Thursday.. They dash towards the house and range around it. I am guessing these field chicks will probably rush to the tree line and the trees in the field and range from there. I will have several feed...

There are many different cats. There are many ways to skin them. Witch is the best for these? An explanation of your reasoning would be appreciated too. JBTcajun

My chicks are in 1 tractor near the house. Soon I will be getting more tractors and Hens that will be in the field to free range. Will they return to the tractor they were trained in? Will they defend from birds that belong in another tractor? Can the tractors be kept in a line about 10' apart...

I was ordering some chicks and asked them to come with NPIP paperwork; I also discussed how hard it was to find guidelines about becoming certified Organic. The next day the hatchery called stating that they were not certified Salmonella free and could not provide that paperwork. The...

Sorry I was referring to Dry Creek Ranch's post. . . " All of my birds and goats are in a 492' electrified poultry net fence at night. The dogs house is facing the fence but is on the outside. They patrol the perimeter from time to time at night. The ducks and geese have pretty good night...

With the dogs on guard do you really need the pen? What is your reason for keeping the dogs out the pen? looking learning dreaming\ Joe

Will a donkey protect a flock like it would a calf? I am considering playing with some free range chicks for eggs for the farmers market. You know have to do something in retirement. I know a dog can be trained to not chase the birds but I don't know how to train them and looks like one slip up...

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Seeing a $8.00 15' solar rope light at Harbor Freight I made a impulse buy; witch I don't normally do. Now is the wrong time to do my research but hell its 8 bucks and cost more than that to go back to get one. The question is will it create a problem for the chicks if there is light in their...

Its not the idea that they are stealing produce its that they are on your property and stealing. You can protect you're home and property.