Next quesion is I have a rather large dog crate big enough for mama and babies to move around in that I can keep on my covered porch should I use that if I put shavings down and maybe some cardboard along the side so fuzz balls don't escape?
I have a wyandotte who just hatched out chicks last night and some are still hatching this morning. My ameraucana decided she doesn't like these intruders and keeps trying to attack the babies while the wyandotte sits on top of them. I have shut the coop door to keep the ameraucana away from her...
I will try that and see it they will eat it. I just got set up with azure standard to start receiving bulk grains so I am going to make my own feed. Hopefully formulating my own rations will solve this problem! Oh and this is the recipe I am going to give a go...
Okay maybe I'm just getting worked up over nothing, but here is the situation. I got 2 ameraucana hens, a buff orpington hen, and a cochin rooster several weeks ago. Since I have had them I have noticed them losing weight. They are free range and forage the entire day with treats here or there...
So exciting! Congratulations!
Glad they arrived safely!
Check out the Ellis County Poultry page on facebook!
There's a few people selling pullets and laying hens. I've heard good things about Neely Ranch too.
I know theres a few people in waxahaxhie selling
Thank you so much! I didnt even...
Hello fellow texans! I wasnt quite sure where I should post my question so if this is the wrong place I apologize in advance. Well I recently bought a coop but I still have yet to get some chickens. I do not want chicks which are readily available all over craigslist and the like, because I have...
I am new to BYC so I just wanted to stop and introduce myself. I reside in north Texas in the ellis county area. I just bought a coop and I will soon be getting some chickens! I love the wealth of information on here. I am looking forward to talking to you you guys and gleaning all the knowledge...