I have been raising layer and meat chickens for a few years and I am considering expanding my setup to accommodate additional poultry options like runner ducks and maybe a couple turkeys for eating. I know there are a lot of ways to go about this but I am curious to see if I can get some...
Hi! In January, a mink crept into my run through a tiny hole and ended the 6 birds who lived in there. Jerk. Side note; minks/weasels fit through tiny holes!
Anyways, it is now April and I have 12 new ladies in the brooder waiting to move into their sweet outdoor apartment! I have scooped out...
Hello, I have 4 week chicks. RIR's I think. I moved them out into the coop at week 3 because they were picking on each other and I decided it was because the brooder was too small for them. I moved the heat lamp out with them because I live in Northern VT and we have had some cold nights...
Hi, I have 7 RIR's. They are about 4 weeks old. I had them in a small stock tank brooder but about a week ago I noticed one start plucking feathers from all the other chicks. They had plenty of room to stay away from the light so I don't suspect heat. I am feeding them a quality Nuetrena starter...
Hi, new chick owner here! I have had these guys since Easter, I am not sure how old they are. The guy I bought them from said about a week but I don't think he really knew. That makes them at least 3 weeks old. They are inside under a heat lamp but it is pretty high. I could keep them inside but...