This is my first setting of eggs. I have a LG still air and cannot keep the temp stable no matter what I do. It swings wildly from 102 to 94 degrees at any given time. Is this just pretty normal for this incubator? I wasn't sure about thermometers so I have two digital oral thermometers and a...
They are gentle non aggresive birds that are very vocal, and Frank struts all day everyday for Eleanor (although she completely ignores him!) Eleanor is a bit bossy over the White Leghorn hens, hopefully we will have baby turkeys in the spring!
I've wondered how they sleep with the lights on as well. I read somewhere that the lighting needs to be scheduled so I decided to go with natural lighting instead of artificial. I noticed when I had lighting in the coop that there was more pecking on each other going on than there has been since...
I had a pair of Timberland boots that never really got worn that I've turned into my "chicken shoes." But, they sure do carry alot of mess in the tread!
This is my biggest fear! I have spent unbelievable amounts of time trying to secure the coop and runs here to prevent an attack but the thought of finding any of my flock hurt or dead is a constant worry!
Great question! I had an injured chicken and brought her up to the house and made her a pen (we called it sick bay!) so we could keep an eye on her.. needless to say, as soon as the dog saw her he completely freaked out. I know he would've killed her if he had gotten to her. He is an Australian...
I've enjoyed researching and reading here for some time. My boyfriend and I have dreamed of having chickens for years and couldn't until this past summer! We finally have a space for them and recently picked up 12 leghorn hens, 1 rooster and since then have added a pair of Royal Palm turkeys to...