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Originally Posted by itsren 

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Originally Posted by Zgoatlady 

 

So I was thinking of doing the same thing but with the winters and it getting so cold the only thing I could comeup with to keep the water from freezing in the pipes is a heat tape and not sure how that would work.. Yes the pipes and the nipples need to be cleaned also not sure how often.

 

In the winter I plan to add a secondary water supply - a fount with a heated base.

The first year I used pipes and tubes for my nipples. I won't use pipes or tubes again. It is hard to get the algae out of them and in the winter when I was not using the nipples in the pipe the little bit of water that was left in the pipes froze and pushed some of my nipples out. To me the 5 gallon bucket works great year round.

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Originally Posted by ByN8ureHomstead 

 

 

 

Take the other water source out. I have been surprise at how fast young birds find the nipple and if they are with other birds that use the nipples they will learn very quick.

Yeah, all of mine did fine once one or two got it. They are just so not apart of the flock that I worry. But I will take it out tonight and see what happens in the morning. I started all of my chicks on it at about a week. (I have smaller ones for my brooders) They figure it out faster than anything!

Hello from Eatonville! I just wanted to put a bug in everyone's ear that I'm looking for a new rooster.  I'm hoping to find one with all the good friendly qualities (can catch easly).  Not sure on breed though... maybe some help?  I found out my new flock is most likley a barnyard mix but I would like to hatch chicks from a few of them eventually to keep things going.  I like the idea of mixes, and have been kinda attracted to the green egg layers so I'm thinking about an EE Roo...  (a big plus if he is attractively colored)  Any other suggestions?  Also, I have a need for a roo because of predators so he must be, or mature to a decent size.  The current fancy bearded buff laced polish roo only attacks humans... if they turn their back. 

One more thing, I cant travel too far maybe an hour drive max from Eatonville.  Hubby still getting used to his newly chicken crazy wife!

Thanks in advance!

Does anybody have an idea why my girls only use ONE nest to lay in, when I have three available? I found TWO mommas in the same nest yesterday.....pretty humorous!

Looks like my LH pullet may be laying soon! Last night she was waddling and trying to head into my compost pile while I was trying to herd her to the pen/coop. She was the only one left outside, which struck me as odd when I checked on them, usually they all head into the coop at the same time with out any stragglers.

That is a beautiful bird Holly!! I'll trade mine for yours

 He really is. But I have too many roosters as it is.
Hes my feather donor for earrings I make. (notice the cut ones)

How cool! I would really LOVE to check out some of your earrings. Do you have a shop? I will go there right now!