The other half and I are talking about adding quail next year. So I am trying to locate breeders and information about raising quail in Washington State.
I am located in Central Washington, near Ellensburg. Any advice on breeds or breeders in Washington State would be greatly appreciated. I...
It's not the prettiest, straightest or the 100% level but I built them a little roost.
Within 5 minutes 2 jumped on the bottom rung to explore.
The board is there to add another element of "play" for them to explore.
They are 2 weeks old on Monday. The top roost is still about 1.5 feet...
So I ordered 12 day-old chicks from mypetchicken. They shipped today and should be here Wednesday morning.
I put up my MHP last night but figured out I over engineered it. So today I tore it apart and simplified it. I'm getting better heat already. I "built" my little brooder area. It's...
I am located in Central Washington. Ag zone 6 (0 to -10F). We get snow and sometimes a lot of wind (30-40 mph gust or higher). I am converting a lean-to type shed. Approximately 5 foot high with a slope to about 4 feet. 7 feet wide and about 8 feet long.
I has a roof and the sides are somewhat...
Introductory post was "Finally Gonna Do This".....well, I've gone and done it.
I just ordered 8 chicks. They'll be arriving mid April. Time to kick the plan into high gear!
(For the curious...RIR, Barred Plymouth Rock, Australorp, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Dominique, and a Buckeye from...
So I have yet to purchase my chickens. I am looking ahead though and I have a question:
I have an irrigation ditch that runs through my property. I plan to, eventually, free range during the day. I will keep them corralled until they are older then slowly introduce them to the area. Question...
Location: Central Washington.
No chickens currently.
Grew up with chickens.
Property size 1 acre.
Pets: 4 dogs (2 big, 1 medium, 1 small) and 1 cat. The only dog I worry about is the little one. The other dogs do well with the neighbors chickens.
Plan to free range during the day and lock 'em...