Another thing you might think of, Eva, is a predator fence. Especially if you have raccoon s through the summer like I do. The outward angle of the fence is designed to keep climbing and jumping predators from crossing it. This can be done a few different ways and usually can be done inexpensivly.
I've got some Americauna Bantams coming on April 17th. They'll be the begginging of my backyard coop. I have some threads requesting any info possible around the forum if anyone wants to offer some info.
Can't wait to get my chicks in!
When trapping stray cats please be certain of shelter rules as most no-kill shelters will put down any cats that do not seem tame (I'll admit to being a cat lady with 8 cats of my own). Most cats will hiss and growl when shoved in a small cage and shook around, put in a car, and handed off to...
Also, I live in central california ( the windy open desert, neighbors quarter-mile away part) and my chicks should be here mid to late April. The temps probably around 70- 90 degreses throughout the day and 45-60 at night depending on whether winter stretches out or we fly into full on...
I went to the feed store today to see if I could order 3 juvenile Americauna Bantam hens... by the time I left I had ordered 5 unsexed Amercauna Bantams chicks.....
I need an idiot proof guide to how to take care of these little guys and any hints on how to tell as soon as possible if I got...