Phoenix care

Whittni said:

I have a trio of phoenixes, this is what I do to keep them in good shape:

1. Have an open idea of a coop, no tiny peep holes to squeeze into, how about a 2.5ft tall by 2ft wide people looking door for them? That works great for me.

2. Give them 3 times the space that you thought they needed, if you thought 9 sq feet (2ft by 3ft) go for 27 sq feet (9ft by 9ft)

3. Fresh fruit, Fresh vegetables & growers feed mixed w/layers (good healthy combo for their tails)

4. Hatchery or not a 3ft roost or higher (mine id 3.5 foot off the ground...they can fly like 12ft vertical, not a joke)

5. Only pine wood chips in the coop, in the run try for very dry straw for warmth (mine like to snuggle in it on cold days)

6. 1 rooster per pen, this is essential.

7. Get younger birds, hold them, love them name them, these are your pets for years, they aren't something you'll want to get rid of ever (mine are all sweety babes)

8. Have a broody hen pen attached to the run, they the hens are great setters and I have one, that after 3 weeks of owning this new hen who is broody! Goodness. Don't forget the broody pen.


If you have more questions feel free to post em'.

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