Got a flock of about 230 on about 5000 square feet (rotating through multiple pastures this size). Mostly pullets as I had them sexed at the hatchery. But there are a few males of each breed, and they are starting to mount the pullets, who do not seem that annoyed.
I know roosters can get...
In our greenhouse, I have four brooders full of four different heritage breeds of chicks - about 60 chicks in each brooder. I am hoping to mix them together in our hoophouse in a week or so - when they are about 3 and a half weeks old - has anyone out there introduced this many chicks to each...
Have about 200 Buff Orpingtons, Silver-laced Wyandottes, and Dominiques from Privett Hatchery in New Mexico. And about 65 Light Brahmas from Murray McMurray. Have comfortable brooders in a greenhouse with 250 watt bulbs, draft guards, chopped straw and paper for bedding, and plenty of fresh...