Recent content by codewarrior65

I have two Grandpa's Feeders the #40 versions and I am very pleased with them. My issue was with sparrows eating the feed. I also elevate the feeders on platforms, it seems to help when it rains. I am feeding ~20 birds.

I built a roost for my girls and spaced the boards about 18" apart with a 12" rise. I also used a 2 x 3(actual size 1.5" x 2.5"). I used a 1/4" round over router bit on the edges. They seem comfortable sitting on them. Just my two cents.

Cool. Thanks for posting

Looks like a cross between a Welsummer and a Cream Legbar maybe?

Happy Independence Day everyone.

Yes, they kind of reminded me of Delawares or Columbians. Only three places in the US I have searched that sell them. The cross is called Gingernut Ranger. Good egg producer.

Hello all, Been a while since I posted. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Man the time flies for sure. I am looking at maybe getting some Light Sussex for doing some experimenting with crossing them up with either a RIR or New Hampshire Red roo. I am finding not many places have them and...

One of my Barnevelders went broody. Wishing I had some Welsummer eggs to put under her. How can I get the hens that are laying to use the other boxes? I have fourteen total, some are still young. Three or four are laying now. I have heard some say to use a glass egg or other lure I guess...

Hello all, Been awhile since I been on here. Started a compost bin/trap in hopes of luring some BSF. Today I saw an adult near the bin. I installed some corrugated cardboard in hopes of gathering eggs, there are several large larva (I won't say the m word) in the bin. I need to construct a...

It would make sense that if the nipples were at a comfortable level they would get more water. Indeed it is essential to be mindful of the behaviors and changes during heat. We have been having days with temps in the mid 90s all month. Yesterday I put out a dusting mixture of peat moss, soil...

Thanks for the detailed information. My water nipples will be here Wednesday so will get started.

Nice pictures, thanks.

Interesting and thanks for the feedback. I have been working with my chicks to get them used to my hand as well. Yes the vent is important so it doesn't create a vacuum. I have been checking out some YouTube videos on various watering systems. Many have mentioned a plan b for water using...

I agree. I am intending on training my chicks that are now about two weeks old. Some say they will not be strong enough to trip the metal valve. I will share my findings.

I tried the vertical a few years back and they were terrible. Some had luck with them but I didn't. I am interested in something that won't freeze during the winter months.