So I bought a standard brooder reflector lamp and the 250w clear bulb. Everything is working fine. My question is this.
The bulb puts out a ton of heat and seems to be over kill in my house that is typically around 68* night and day. Could I use a lesser light bulb that is lower wattage? I'm...
So I have a red star hen that is about 2 1/2 yrs old. I just noticed a large solid lump in what should be a straight bone part on her leg. I will try to get pictures of it tomorrow. It is in the middle of the scaly part on her lower leg. Any ideas on that would be helpful...
Also she has...
Well the chickens were delivered on Friday afternoon. My oldest watched everything from the porch, eagerly awaiting the moment she could go hold on of the new girls. My youngest was down for a nap and when she got up everything was all setup and in place. It was like Christmas morning when she...
So I am super excited my new coop and ladies in waiting arrive soon. They are to be delivered sometime between now and Sunday afternoon. As for the ladies there are two red stars, and two Easter eggers. They are around 2 years old so I have no waiting time for eggs... Lol... I just hope the move...
So here is my intro....
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
No I have kept chickens before, but it has been almost ten years ago now.
I am looking forward to starting some new chicks, and getting fresh eggs again.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
None...
I am very interested in some americaunas and silkies. Although I don't want them until august. I wanted for my oldest daughter to be able to help raise the chicks and she is gone for the summer. And I also need time to get the coop built. Please pm me with prices and availability. And let me...