I'll follow down the list of questions first, then add info:
1) What type of bird , age and weight. Silkie, pullet, ~5mos old, average condition
2) What is the behavior, exactly. The pullets left leg is rigid, and sticking straight out in front of her. Pretty much immobile. She is very bright...
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Does anyone have a larger (96 sq ft) raised coop? DH and I are trying to decide wether we want a raised or walk in coop. We're both leaning toward a raised coop, and trying to figure out doors for cleaning, etc..
Thanks!
older batch arrived 4/17 by solitaryscholar, on Flickr
little frizzle cochin boy by solitaryscholar, on Flickr
EE pullet by solitaryscholar, on Flickr
Our new babies. I never thought I'd be saying that about chickens
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Can I use a heat mat meant for seed starting in my brooder? The mat raises the temp 10-20 degrees above ambient temp (according to manufacturer), and is waterproof. Just a wild thought I had. The brooder will be on the kitchen counter.
Thanks in advance!
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I'm am in central NY, and would like to buy 5-6 pullets and a roo to start a flock. I would like birds that would be good foragers (when I'm out with them), and good layers. I'm inexperienced, and don't feel able to handle straight run chicks. Thank you!
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I hope this is the right place to ask this: I am trying to decide on the type and breed of chicken. We are in upstate NY, so they need to be cold hardy. I would like to be able to let them range during the day when I'm home, and we want eggs. I have a very large garden(not vegetable), and...
Good morning! I'm glad I found this forum, it looks to be a really nice community, and exactly what I need to prepare for chickens. DH and I have decided that it's time for some chickens.. so I thought I'd do some research before we get them, definetely a new approach
I am hoping to buy the...