I have 2 huge openings on both side of coop for a breeze during the warmer months, I place plastic over them and then stuff the walls (made from pallets) with straw for added protection. Then the run gets wrapped on 2 sides with a tarp for more wind protection. I don't use a heat lamp for fear...
I'm going to have to move my 2 broodys in the last 2-3 weeks they have rotated nests. I think they are being kicked out of their box when they get up to get food and water. :(
I think my broody was kicked off her nest so now she is on another nest I'm thinking of bringing her into the house to sit in peace. I don't have a place outside built yet.
My broody hen only got off the next today to enjoy some leftover spaghetti, lol. When she went back to the nest another hen was in it (she picked the favorite box) she gave that hen a dirt look and before you knew it she shot out of that box so fast like her tail feathers were on fire!!! Lol
Ok, I'll place wire of the opening when they are due to hatch so she can still get out for water and food. Then move them under the boxes when all have hatched :)
My buff mix hen went broody! I'm a little excited as this is my first time with a broody hen. We are in the middle of a bathroom remodel so I haven't been able to collect eggs on a daily basis, no top of that that is the favorite box so when I would go out and collect eggs there was always...
Anyone want a breeding trio of bantam buff blacktailed Japanese? I have 2 Roos to choose from. I want to see if there is any interest before I cull all the roosters.