I had 8 week old cornish x processed by an Amish place, shrink wrapped whole. I let them season in the refrigerator for 36 hours before placing them in the freezer. Once frozen I noticed they all had turned a bit red in color. Oddly, the same thing did not happen to a few I put in a...
I fill a very few orders each spring for day-old Ameraucanas. I have left over 6 large fowl wheatens and 3 large fowl blacks. These are not easter eggers, but real Ameraucanas from parent stock I have exhibited. I'm posting it here instead of the Buy and Sell because they would have to be...
I'm at week 3 of my first experience with Cornish X. Something has come up, and I have to be away from home for a week beginning 4 days after the birds will turn 6 weeks old. It won't be convenient to have someone take care of them for the week I am gone, so I am planning to butcher at 6...
I would recommend against using sand inside. As you mention, eventually you will have to replace it and that would be quite a chore. I think you would be more likely to have dampness/odor issues with it too. The sand is perfect for outside in the run, but not inside.
I have concrete floor...
Most of us build our first coop too small and regret it soon thereafter, so make the coop as large as possible. Standard plywood is 4ftx8ft, and standard lumber is 8 ft long. You could use 1 sheet of plywood as your floor and then you'll technically have enough room for 8 chickens, but I'd...
Actually, I only raised quail for about a year and then sold my housing unit. I never had a problem that I know of, but there is no reason why they need to have so much head room.
Here is a link to more details about my quail housing. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/coturnix-quail-1 Mine is a slight modification of that shown on this website http://suburbansustainability.com/
For washers, drill holes in pennies or nickels. Either way is cheaper than store bought galvanized washers.
Another option for the soffits is to buy vinyl soffit from any of the big box hardware stores. It installs easily and the kind I bought has pin holes (ventilation holes) all along the...
If they are coming from you, people would be crazy not to jump at them. I'm trying to stay focused on just two varieties. I think I can, I think I can...
The egg coloration is a hard thing to describe. It seems that what some people see as greenish, others see at bluish. I often scold my wife when she refers to a green egg that I see as a perfect blue! Also, the type of lighting has a great deal to do with the tone. We all are working on many...
I show LF Wheaten Ameraucanas and have shown LF Black Orpingtons. I have decided to put all of my efforts towards my Ameraucanas and no longer raise the Orpingtons. If interested I will make you a great deal on a 2 year old cock, 1 pullet, 2 hens (one of which is broody), and also a Blue...
How about using a couple of the roof vents, and just put in 2 of your 8 inch vent slots. One in front, and one in back for cross ventilation. Avoid creating a draft across the roosts.
I show LF Wheaten Ameraucanas and to a lesser extent, LF Black Orpingtons. I have decided to put all of my efforts towards my Ameraucanas and no longer raise the Orpingtons. If interested I will make you a great deal on a 2 year old cock, 1 pullet, 2 hens (one of which is broody), and also a...