Search results for query: *

  1. rosemarythyme

    New Here, and Building a Coop

    Raccoon could open that. Figure if a toddler could fumble it open, so can they. A hasp lock with a carabiner would be a better option, or anything else that requires a 2 part movement.
  2. rosemarythyme

    What kind of container do you use for grit?

    Mine are a few feet away, like 2-3'.
  3. rosemarythyme

    6 month old Pullet stopped laying

    You would know if she was eggbound, she'd be acting unwell and waddling around uncomfortably. No chickens cannot stop laying if they don't like nesting options. If you lock them in a cage and they need to lay, they'll still lay regardless of the fact that there's no suitable spot to sit in.
  4. rosemarythyme

    New chickens, how long should I quarantine

    Asked about the set up to see how easy/hard integration will be once time comes. Since you have a lot more little ones than adults that will help. As far as biological quarantine give this a read if you haven't already...
  5. rosemarythyme

    First Winter With Chickens, What To Do?

    I wouldn't water in winter as that'll just give you frozen litter (plus who wants to stand out in freezing conditions dumping water on things?) Save composting efforts for warmer weather. Hemp is great for compost.
  6. rosemarythyme

    Is there such thing as TOO MUCH protein for chickens??

    I don't believe coccidiosis is an issue here. A little bit of vitamins and electrolytes is fine, and might help give the hard molter a bit of a boost and get her to eat a bit more, but it probably won't have much effect on her actual molt or her diarrhea issue. You never know though - if it...
  7. rosemarythyme

    Is there such thing as TOO MUCH protein for chickens??

    Corid is fairly safe so if you are worried about coccidiosis you can treat them to ease your mind. However if you're giving them Corid you need to commit to the full round of treatment AND do not add any additional vitamins like the Rooster Booster during the duration.
  8. rosemarythyme

    Fake Eggs in Nesting Boxes-- Good Idea, Nah, or Meh?

    Also a fan of golf balls here as the dimpling means you can feel under a hen and differentiate them from eggs. Are there oddballs that WON'T lay in boxes that other birds use? Yes. I now leave one without any fakes. But the others definitely prefer the boxes with the fakes. I did try to...
  9. rosemarythyme

    6 month old Pullet stopped laying

    Molt may have put a pause on her laying, plus even some pullets can be affected by shorter day length. She might pick up again in a couple weeks, or she might continue taking a break until days start getting longer as that will help trigger laying.
  10. rosemarythyme

    New chickens, how long should I quarantine

    If you are *strictly* adhering to biological quarantine then you'd want to do about a month. If you're not being strict about it (full clothing change, the 2 setups are as far apart as possible on the property, at least 100 ft or more, etc.) then there's really no point in quarantining at all...
  11. rosemarythyme

    Anyone want to give winterizing advice? Pictures included

    Both of those things will help. If it's close to a solid fence the fence should provide plenty of wind protection as long as this isn't placed somewhere where wind tends to funnel.
  12. rosemarythyme

    We bartered and received 4 australopes

    Don't worry about size of the coop for now. Just manually put them in each night (so they can't see very well and you won't have to chase them around) and continue to do so until they start understanding that's where they're supposed to be at night. They may not lay the rest of this year due...
  13. rosemarythyme

    Is this egg edible?

    Was this just gathered? If you're thinking of using it I'd crack it in a small cup and smell/look to see if anything looks off. If yes, best to not risk it.
  14. rosemarythyme

    We bartered and received 4 australopes

    As the coop is too small to lock them in to home them to it, and they're skittish, best to wait until it's nearly dark and then manually move them from the top of the coop to inside until they figure it out.
  15. rosemarythyme

    New Here, and Building a Coop

    Mainly they're pests - they eat feed, they carry diseases. Rats can possibly injure chickens by biting their feet or can kill chicks, but that's less likely than other predators. I also have a local black bear and honestly if it's going to break in, it's going to break in (I don't have...
  16. rosemarythyme

    Anyone want to give winterizing advice? Pictures included

    x2, I like this idea and it'd give them more space, and more protection from the weather. Unfortunately it'll be very difficult to keep a small coop and run from being buried in snow, and you don't really have enough run height to block off winds while leaving ample openings for ventilation.
  17. rosemarythyme

    Anyone want to give winterizing advice? Pictures included

    What kind of weather conditions and temperatures are you expecting? Location or general temperature trends for your area would help.
  18. rosemarythyme

    New Here, and Building a Coop

    Squirrels, birds, mice, rats, snakes. Raccoons can reach through. If you're doing electric that should help exclude anything bigger though. My top suggestion would be to swap out the chicken wire on the coop for hardware cloth so that's more secure, to keep out rodents and snakes. You can...
  19. rosemarythyme

    Is there such thing as TOO MUCH protein for chickens??

    Molt can be hard on them and really mess with their eating and digestion. So if there's no other signs that something's amiss, I'd chalk the issues up to being molt related. My bird that's currently in the hardest molt is also having very noticeable diarrhea. And she doesn't want any treats...
  20. rosemarythyme

    Introducing 9wk olds to single hen

    If it won't fit through the opening then outside should be good enough. Inside would be better simply because a run would be more secure than just a crate outside so if it can be broken down and reassembled, I'd opt for that.
Back
Top Bottom