We are in the process of installing a 6 ft tall chain link fence around the entire area and then will be running a hot wire around the entire enclosure but also wanted to back that up with a guard dog inside the enclosure. Was hoping someone had some experience with a specific dog breed that...
I am wondering if anyone has any guard dog recommendations for chickens based on experience. Need dog that is alert any time day or night and that van stay with flock day and night. Strong and defensive enough to take on and remove threats of animals such as racoon and coyote. Any input us...
I recently purchased a GQF 1502 incubator. I was told when I purchased it , it needed a thermostat which I purchased and had installed. Now the turner seems inoperable. When I toggle the switch to manual, it does nothing nor does it seem to do anything when on automatic, the light for turner...
Have 4 , three week old chicks I hatched in incubator.
They were doing great and thriving til 2 days ago, when they began acting lethargic and just standing around humped up all day and night. Their wings are drooped down.
Seems they are taking in the same amounts of feed and water as...
That is a short term solution in a pinch but be prepared to move them elsewhere in case someone reports them missing and the cops come snooping around..