I believe the ventilation is a big thing. I have a 32' X 16' coup that is split into two with just wire. I have 20 birds on each side so there is more room per bird than actually needed. I use dry stall when I first put down bedding then I do add clean bedding every week/week and a half(like...
Hi Karlamaria. Nice to meet someone from Butte also. I could definitely add extra Barred Rock to the order from Jeremy Woepell but the order from Urch when I finally got a hold of them, they said they couldn't find it from last spring so I am going to wait till next year. I decided I have...
Yeah I wished I'd have gone with the Rose Comb RIR's from Horstman but the Single Comb RIR's are very nice and I haven't had any problems with frostbite yet. The coop they are in is over insulated and I have kept it about 40 in there even with the vents open. I have had frostbit combs in the...
Yeah, I think it's nasty all over. I should be used to it here in Butte. We're usually right in there with West Yellowstone for cold but have a lot more snow this year with it. This winter is like the old fashioned winters we used to get when I was younger. You sound like you have my luck...
I have 3 different breeds coming. Partridge Wyandottes, RC Light Brown Leghorn and RC Black Leghorn so I only have 8 to 9 of each breed which I wouldn't want to sell any right away but I could check to see if I could add to the order for you. Also, I have 15 Barred Rock coming from Jeremy...
Hello, I'm in Butte. Someone was asking if anyone was ordering from Urch poultry. I have an order of 25 chicks from Urch coming this spring(if we ever get spring). Haven't heard from them yet though.