I just spent way too much of my day reading this whole thread but it was great. I'm happy you are still posting to it. I laughed cried and got angry multiple times. You are a great writer, i feel like i lived it with you. I know this is very late but I'm sorry for the loss of your patents. April...
Welcome! I'm new too! We have 14 buff orpingtons that are about 6 weeks old! I'm in love with this site! It's a great place to get answers and ideas. My fiancé now has two more projects lined up i find in here lol! I'm already planning my next order of chicks also. Good thing wet moved to...
We live in North central florida and just lost one of our 5week old chicks to a rat snake. We heard a ruckus and went to investigate and found the snake coiled around one chick and the rest were hiding in the corner. Killed the snake but my chick wad already dead. Also look out for coral snakes.
I love this chicken math! I'm new just stated with 15 a few weeks ago and I'm already planning on my next purchase! My fiancé thinks i have lost my mind! Who ever said it was like crack is so very right!
Can't wait to see pics of baby ducks! And yes always something to do. My fiancé's honey do list is never ending but we wouldn't have it any other way! I'm sure we will have some loss to predators but these chickens are not only for eggs/meat but pest contol also. I can't wait to add to my flock...
I have 15 BO they are about 5 weeks old. We repurposed a dog run that was already on our property as a coop but they will free range once they hey bigger! I'm just starting this adventure and I'm sure it will be a work in progress.
Good morning! I have been stalking this forum for the last few months getting ready for our new chickens! I decided to join in on all the fun.
I guess I will tell y'all a little about my family and I first. My fiance and I have two children Hunter is 7 and Hannah is 4. I just left my job of 12...