Haven't been to Pinch it for about 30 years, so not sure what they have now. It was nice, but not exciting, as I recall. I believe a few years ago they water quality issues from all the wildlife. I believe they do not allow power boats there, just canoes and maybe small sailboats. Maybe electric...
Food is in the coop in hopper feeders. Water is in the run in rubber bowls. No electric near my pens, so water freezes in winter, flip bowl, break out ice, refill.
It is amazing how well the birds can keep a little hole pecked in the ice to get to the water that hasn't frozen.
Some of my escapees wander into my wooded area. Over the winter they rotated in the points during the snowstorm. Eventually predators got them. They preferred the grass area for foraging.
Goats like wooded areas vines and trees and poison ivy....yummmmm.
You may want to look at electrified...
What everyone else said!
Chicks can be ordered from many hatcheries, or you can look for breeders.
Many people on here frequently sell or part with various ages birds as well as eggs to incubate, it all depends on what you want.
Regardless of what you think you want, you will change your...
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My record is 21 days, however. Many broken etc. Smelly mess. USPS really messed up that time. ( I was the shipper, silkiesensation the unfortunate reciever, it traveled all over the east coast)
I have several coops with nothing but plywood for roofs. Still working after 5 years. They are painted. I buy off the mismixed shelf, color doesn't matter where mine are.
I'm not afraid of snakes, just seem to jump because I'm not expecting them.
When I used to rock climb years ago I went for a hand hold and there was a big black snake stunning where I needed to put my hand. I took off my shirt, tied it into a bag, put him in it, tucked the shirt in my belt...
Agreed. Just like people, they mature at different rates. As long as it is eating, drinking and healthy, just give it time.
I think there is a minimum post count to upload pictures, so start chatting!
And welcome!
Neighbor has a few ducks for sale.
1 juvenile Welsh Harlequin
Also
1 Buff male and some Buff females.
Northwest Lancaster county, Mount Joy area. Pm for info.
Never feel ignored! Many of us see those posts and simply know we are to far away to unload, um, share, our extras. Always trying to think of a way or who might be close, though!