Sad to say it is time for our chicken adventure to come to an end. Age, health and time constraints have gotten in the way so we are forced to sell our entire flock and setup. 4 x 6 coop, fence, food, hay and hay box, along with a very mixed flock of pets. 15 girls include black copper...
8 yr old graqnddaughters silkie died yesterday and she is heartbroken. Looking for either a couple of fertile eggs immediately as I have a broodie or a 6+ week old pullet to replace her. I am still looking for same age cochin pullet.
We've been lucky here, mostly drizzly rain and only an inch so far. Did put my 4 outside girls in the greenhouse as they aren't smart enough to get out of the rain. At least they will stay dry, maybe add some fertilizer to greenhouse floor.
Everyone stay safe and dry.
Jennifer, you're in Malabar aren't you? If you need to borrow a coon trap, I have one you could use. Coons and possums can get thru the smallest gaps in your coop so you need to secure those areas and always close the doors at night. Betweeen us and our chicken keeping neighbor we have...
I hope everyone is going to have a great growing season like we have experienced this year. Enjoy, our growing season is over here in central Florida. All that is left is butterbeans and peppers. Now to spred more horse poop, till and wait until late August for fall garden.
Just got home from visiting family in Pensacola and my 1 broody hen hatched her 3 eggs several days ago and the other still sitting, but letting egg get cold while off the nest. How old do babies have to be to go free range with Mama and to be intergrated into flock? Also, should I remove the...