My coop is due a big clean..it's kind of a large shed/small barn and has gotten dusty and I've found mouse droppings. Problem; due to the global shortage of face masks, I am left with the choice of..inhaling it all? I guess I could wrap a bandana around my mouth and nose, but is that really...
They eat the snow?! So what do your birds do in winter if they won't walk in the snow? Do they spend a lot of time in the coop? I'm wondering if I'll have to let ours run under shelter in the winter. We have a large metal shed type thing we could maybe use for them..hm. Your plans for this...
Been in Canada since October. I ordered Australorps :-) We have young kids so I'm hoping they'll be a docile choice. Also hoping they'll tolerate the cold. How do your Buckeyes cope with the weather? That's a good idea to check with the hatchery. It doesn't mention it on the website so I'm not...
Thank you, that's very kind of you. I've had a look on their website but can't find any medicated chick crumb incase of coccidiosis. Maybe that is or isn't a big deal. I just don't want to screw up! :-D Nice to meet you.
Hello, we just moved to Ontario from England. We're about half an hour east of Cornwall by the Quebec border. Don't suppose anyone else is near here? I just ordered some chicks but don't have a clue where to buy food/find any medication if they ever get sick since I'm so new! I'm sure I'll...
Hello Everyone,
I've never raised chickens before but have recently ordered 8 Australorp chicks and am very excited! We just moved from the UK with our 3 young children and are excited to fulfil our dreams on our little 4 acres. I look forward to bugging you all with my questions and hope to...