deserhotwings... good call on the hay. Just put in the little mat that came with my chicks. fine wood threads bound with string. They immediately flocked over and picked at the mat instead of each other. No sure cannibalistic is the right word, they don't seem to want to eat each other just...
Hi Mike, I ordered from Ritchies Feeds near Elmvale 705 322 2363, They need a few weeks in advance notice and have all the equipment and feed. I got my 30 pheasants 5 days ago and all are alive and appear healthy. Growing wing feathers and even now can fly across the pen although not yet up...
My name is Bill and I'm a retired Insurance Broker living on Georgian Bay near Penetanguishene Ontario. Actually live in the township of Tiny which was recently made our postal address and no one is happy about that. Who wants to be from Tiny especially when you learn it was named after some...
Thanks Tony, The temp numbers came from the chick breeder so maybe they have lower hatch temps. I'll up it some just in case and watch. Wondering what I can expect as a normal loss for 30 chicks for the first six weeks?
how about a toy wind up mouse for the birds to chase
Just ordered 30 day olds and have been reading all I can on this fine forum. Plan is to brood in my in floor heated garage then move them outside to my brothers farm at about 6 to 8 weeks. I put together some numbers which are below, based or info from this site and my chick supplier info ...