I wouldn't mind a swap/trade of some kind. I had intended to keep the Poulets because I probably only have 5 from what I was told. But I do want to have them hatch Their own and see how it goes.
I'm new to chickens and would like to have a local connection to learn from. I have allot I want to...
I will have Black and Lavender Cuckoo Roosters about 25 Aug or sooner. The Blacks are older so I may have to get new homes for them sooner than that. Ordered from Heirloom Orpingtons. They can be easily picked up and handled. Organic feed and fresh fruits and veggies diet. Welcome to check them...
My 3 cents.
This is my first time with chicks. It has been a good lesson. My brooder is 3'x5' with plexiglass fronts and chicken wire top.
It's nice for chicks. But here are the issues.
The EcoGlow does work well but no for the whole brooder environment.
They need to not be stuck under it.
I had...
He is still hangin in there. Slept with him most of the night and put him in a box with the heating pad. Didn't like being in the brooder alone. He are oatmeal and starter mash and nutri drench on his own. But mostly sleeps. Seem to be panting not as hard. So we will just see. Nothing open today...
I have done all that. They have a big brooder 3'x5' with the EcoGlow 20 on one end and heat lamp sitting high above for cold mornings. I have been grinding up the feed in my flour grinding on my vitamix. Also made them mash with ground up oatmeal. They have multiple waters and feeders so all...
Ordered 12 orpingtons, received 13.
One DOA and then a sick one died within 48hours, then same morning found one dead that had no signs of ill.
Now today I see one that looks to be panting heavily non stop. With open mouth breathing.
They were all given nutri drench on arrival, then egg yolk...
Had this Econo Shed made by Gehmans Utility Barns in Southern Maryland.
- There is nothing econo about this shed, believe me.
Added Double doors and extra windows and the nest door access was custom work.
Amazing work.
We will add electric and OSB walls then paint and vinyl flooring (without...
From Hardin Poultry / Heirloom Orpington's due to arrive April. These are my first chicks ever. I researched breeds, breeders and arms full of every book from the library on chickens. And of course BYC among many other web sites. Gathered supplies for the first aid kit, teat cages, containers...