I hope that I'm not re-posting a new post, if that makes any sense.
I am looking for suggestions for cold-hardy chicks come Spring. I had Salmon Faverolles (sp?), but lost all of them (and my 6 yr old rooster) to bobcats in 2 separate attacks. Big blow, emotional. Now that the coop is...
I will be looking for cold hardy chicks this Spring-any idea's? I had Salmon Faverolle's, but we had 2 bobcat attacks and lost everybody (including my 6 yr old gentle rooster). Quite an emotional blow, but we now have 3 replacement hens and rooster, and I;d like to add to the flock.
Also...
Thanks to Fosterson for cluing me in to the Washington side of chickening. This is going to be a fun site, I can tell already. I ask what I think is a stupid question and I see that I'm really quite normal, sort of, in my questioning. Anyway, it's going to be mighty cold here on the hill, and...
Any idea's as to how to keep my girls water from freezing every night? This is probably one of the silliest questions I could introduce myself to y'all with, but I'm willing to risk it. Have tried a few things, smaller pans, etc. but am wondering if there's a more creative way to address this...
This may be just the stupidest post you'll read, but i have to ask: I'm at 1000 ft, and we're going thru a bit a cold snap here in the thriving metropolis of Stanwood WA. 16 degree's last night. Tonite maybe 10. Any idea's as to preventing my water feeder from freezing solid? I've been...