Recent content by Erika123

Quote: I read somewhere on the site that pine (or some kind of needle evergreen) shavings keep away mites. Also, straw technically shouldn't attract bugs and things either because there is no nutrient value in it.

I don't know about fuel tax, but fuel itself has gone up about 20 cents since spring per litre in MB, and the provincial government raised provincial sales tax this month by 1% - illegally. Yeah, it all sucks. Here's to griping every once in a while. Back to life now.

Here are two more. Inside roosts, and friendly chickens Or not. I can see the pics here, but not when I post. BAH.

Having trouble uploading more pics, but here it is. 8x12' "tractor coop". Smaller than I thought it would be (technically big enough by the numbers), but heavy enough! Could use some wheels maybe... The roof is an old uninsulated metal garage door (free from my parents) Maple saplings for the...

For that trouble, maybe growing it in the basement or heated coop might work. I may try that. Might need an extra light source then. (from Manitoba)

One source I encountered said not to feed fruit to laying hens (due to taste of the eggs??? I believe it was in the same list as garlic, onions and chives). Any experience?

We are getting 32 chickens, and are looking to build a tractor coop for them so they can share the pasture with my horse. I need some ideas on how to make it light enough, and predator proof (dogs, coyotes, weasles, skunks). Seems like a nutty project to begin with, but the chicks are on the...