I have 7 6 weekers who are doing great, really starting to fill out. I have a friend who is getting rid of all her chickens and I would like to have some of them. I'm concerned about coccidiosis though. Her birds are free range, and would be kept separate from the younger ones except at night...
I have an old sheet covering the shavings but it's getting poopy fast. How often do I need to change it? Better yet, when can I remove it and just let them be on the shavings? I got them yesterday morning, and they seem to be fine with eating. I did catch them playing with/fighting over a...
I'm building a tractor and read somewhere not to use pressure treated woos as it can poison the flock. Not to mention it's less expensive. Anyone know if this is true? Thanks!