Recent content by karp30534

On a semi-related note, what sensor settings do you have your opening & closing at? I have mine set to close @ 2, but since the sunrise is starting to change, I’m having an issue with it opening a little too late. I can’t seem to get the opening level right. TIA.

I actually went and bought him his own coop & put it by the girls. He’s doing exceptionally well. He still crows & dances for them and calls to them when he gets a bug or treat. I’m giving him some time with them & it’s working out very well. Hopefully it stays this path.

I am new ti chickens & am researching this too. I also have bantams (satin silkies, frizzle Mille fleur, & d’Uccle). Am I okay to feed them crumbles for their entire life? Thanks in advance!

How did this turn out for you? I’m currently dealing with a similar situation. I started a flock of 4 bacon in October 2031 (2 satin silkies, 1 Frizzle Silkie, & a d’Uccle). The d’Uccle turned out to be a roo & has over mated with the frizzle that she’s lost feathers in spots. He is such a good...

Okay. Thanks, appreciate the feedback. Like I said, I’m new to this. If I could find a farm or somewhere that he would have lots of hens or free range, I would feel better about re-homing him, but if someone else is going to keep him in a coop, I’d rather just buy another coop and keep him...

I am new to chickens & I started a small flock of 4 bantam hens back in October. Right after Christmas, one turned out to be a roo. In the few weeks he’s come of age, he’s over mated one of my hens to the point that only her down feathers are left over one of her wings. He is non-aggressive and...