Recent content by foxtrotters19

Wondered if this would help keep the starlings out of the chicken feed?

That's perfect.

Do you have a picture?

Starlings - starlings and more starlings. Eating the chicken feed, bird poop everywhere!! We have done hardware wire, and bird netting on the chicken run. We have one of those Grandpa feeders, but when we first got the girls did great for the first week, then the 2nd week when you raise the...

Very pretty girl.

Do they instinctively know when to go into the coop or do you have to train the girls when to go to 'bed'?

Here in Oklahoma we have had a cold spell, but this week starting around Wednesday the high at night is going to be 52. The daytime temps are going to be in the high 60's to 70's.... They will be locked up in the coop at night...

We are still bringing them in at night, but I am thinking that we should finish up the predator proofing the chicken run in the next couple of weeks. Do you think they would be alright outside full time in a couple of weeks?

4 Buffs are 5 weeks old 2 Speckled Sussex, 1 Black Sex Link and Golden Sex Link - 4 weeks old I think this is the 3 rd time they have been outside...

I think the starter feed that I am feeding is like almost $11.00 at my TS.

Ducks aren't suppose to have bread, I figured chicken couldn't have bread either. But then again I didn't know chickens could eat as much as they can... still learning.

Buffs are 5 weeks old today and the 4 other chicks are 4 weeks old. Buffs are getting so big. Love watching them grow!

If you were going to plant grass in your chicken run what type of grass would you plant? I know I have read that some people use sand for the runs but what other materials can you use? Also do any of you grow herbs for you chickens? Look for any other chicken run ideas.. show pics if you...

Ok we can do that - that makes it easier!!! :celebrate