Recent content by Redbuttechevre

We live in Wyoming. We have a small, well ventilated coop with a dozen hens, for the last three winters it was not insulated, last winter went to -35. We insulated the cop this year. Some days we don't get above zero. On the really cold days nobody goes outside. The hens and their roo were...

The water tank hover brooder under construction. Making good use of dead space under the tank. It is a modified Ohio Hover brooder. My new chicks in their hover brooder

Hi Chickenfarngirl! Down the hill from you in Lander!

If you're worried about the dogs attacking your chickens you need a good fence. Once that's up you are within you rights if the dogs trespass. Call law enforce ment and file a complaint. If the problem persists be prepared to do something drastic.

People around here that I know raise them for both. Runner ducks seem to be a favorite for eggs. I don't know about the meat breeds they're using.

Hi all! We're looking for feed source options for our meat flock. If you raise lots of birds, where do you go? Any input is greatly appreciated. Janet

Hi Scott I saw this post and had to respond. Where are you getting feed for your birds? We're looking at raising some meat birds and would like to find a cheaper source. Thanks! Janet

You need to add Wyoming please!

Thanks for the welcome! I currently have eleven mixed hens and an EE rooster. There's one broody with five eggs. The breeds are Barred Rock, Americauna, Silver Laced Wyandot and barnyard mutt. Five of my hens are older and slated for the soup pot this fall. Last year a friend and I raised...

Hello from Lander!

Anybody from Wyoming out there? I know we're a small state...

Hi there! This is the second time around for me with chickens. My first flock was a bunch of mixed banties. This time around I've got 5 Easter eggers, two barred rocks, two silver laced wyandottes, two barnyard mutts and an EE rooster. We also have a mixed batch of dairy goats.