I got a email from Ideal saying we could order on line again. I went and looked at it. They still have a bunch of problems with their web site but I would say it probably works, sort of. At least you can bring some things up.
I was kneelling down near my silkies trying to be not too threatening when one bird gave a chirp and they all came charging to me! I was feeling pretty darned pleased with my self when I looked up and 2 buzzards were circling over us. Oh well I will take what appriciation I can get.
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It looks like out of the 7 remaining i have 1 hen, one maybe hen, and 5 roos.(or maybe 6) Almost a total bummer. I hope that hen has a stout constitution!
I had a brainstorm or maybe a braincloud? My chicks are very messy eaters, probably more food on the ground than down the gullets. I was on my way to Wally world yesterday and passed a pizza place. "Hmm" I thought "pizza sounds good!" Then I remembered the nice big large pizza box! It fit...
I bought some 8 week old chicks a little over a week ago from a local poultry dealer. I was concerned when I watched the hired help grab them from their container and put them in mine. He would grab 3 or 4 in a handful and drop them in my container. Some he had by one leg and one by a wing...
I bought 8 silky chicks today and would like to put them in the coop. I live in the desert in texas and the current temps are running hi 80s to low 90s in the daytime and mid 60s at night. Will they do well outside? Thanks for any help or suggestions. Jim