Looking for like minded people for online community. Support, encourage, offer advice for homesteaders everywhere, but also particularly in the NE area as we challenge the elements, predators and other obstacles. Everyone welcome to share!
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I live in the Adirondacks and put my chicks out in the coop at about 6 weeks. I turned the heat lamp off during the day to accustom them to not having it on 24/7 at 5 weeks. They did just fine. They will huddle together for warmth. I too had a brooder in the house spare bathroom) and had to...
I am so sorry for your loss. It is unbearably painful I am sure. I live in a high predator area. I have an enclosed predator-proof pen connected to the coop for them to outside in when I am not home. I only allow them to free range when I am there to watch over them or have my chicken friendly...
Sounds like you have an awesome start. Doesn't the spring weather ignite new energy and ideas? I live in upstate NY and share your lack of weather/sunshine. Our summers are so short! I would die to have the south's warm weather and extended growing season. I have been homesteading for a few...
Oh no, no. They are not killing ANY chickens, they are just not dumping barrels of day old live chicks into grinders for dog food or letting them suffocate as many large facilities do. Many sexed male chicks are automatically dumped for the more desired female chicks. Lets face it, chicks, like...
Just picked up my new chicks at The Poultry Hatchery in Fayette NY. Awesome facility and staff. They are a "no kill" facility which means they do not just discard their unwanted chicks. They will process unwanted birds and donate the meat to churches and food pantries. Can't say enough about...
I am using the deep litter method in my coop again this year, but am finding the dust terrible. I have dusted the coop a few times already and can't wait to completely clean it out and put in fresh hay. Has anyone experienced this before? Is it the hay? Just the natural breakdown of the hay? I...