Weasels and Raccoons for coop break-ins are my varmints. Hardware cloth is best investment. Leave no gaps--and set those small fencing nails close together. Cover seams with a strip of wood. A weasel can squeeze through small gaps that a raccoon cannot. Both will pull and test the mesh. Poultry...
Oil-filled radiators work well for enclosed areas without risk of fire/overheating. Alert: no airtight housing which isn't recommended for outdoor animals.
I have one too. Since freezing temps have subsided I started using it last week. I like that the soiled water in drink tray can't backflow to mix with the reserve water due to a valve. So much easier to manage water with this unit.
That's the method I followed. My hatching eggs (Cream Legbars & Favacuanas) were delayed in transport so sat at the post office through the weekend with lows of single digits in the area. Results: 67% & 75%, respectively, on hatch rates--using a Hova Bator Genesis 1588. Although not outstanding...
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Don't have any pics to post of my chickens from Meyer's but I can claim from personal experience that I've not lost any stock I've picked up from Meyer Hatchery. I'd rather drive the 2.5 hrs to pick my orders up than having chicks shipped. Next trip to Polk, OH is April 20th. Cream Legbars &...