I am interested in Buttonquail. I have several empty rabbit cages that I could put them in but what cold temps can they tolerate? I am in South Dakota and I put heat lamps above all my poultry with plenty of bedding, but it still gets chilly. Bobwhites aren't supposed to be able to tolerate our...
Very nice coop! I fixed up an existing barn, but I am thinking of adding a standalone coop someday soon.
So many scary stories! I didn't even think about owls (or hawks or eagles). I have three owls that roost in my yard, it will be good to keep that in mind. Kind of funny that the chickens...
I may have to suggest Buff Orphingtons to my mother-in-law. They seem to come highly recommended! My MIL is the one who works with the 4Hers and I am the place they go after the show season to retire.
I wish you the best of luck! I am terrified to let my chickens out again, although I have been letting them out on the warmer days lately and they go in nicely at night. Fingers crossed that your new measures work!
My barn cats and chickens split our eggs too! My husband and I don't go through enough eggs between the two of us and none of hired men have taken me up on helping themselves to the eggs free choice. I am glad to see I am not the only one!
Also, just saying hi! I am new to BYC and also located...