We had an infestation once. It was horrible as the rats made nests in tunnels in the ground. My husband got 5 gallon buckets with secure lids and drilled a very tiny hole only large enough for a mouse to squeeze through. Inside he put in a bowl that was secured to the bucket so that it could...
My mom once put an order of 24 chicks under a bantam hen. She took care of all of them. You will just have to keep them in a warm place as all will not fit well under her feathers during the cold hours. Keep in mind she may not take them at all. It is best to slip the chicks under her at...
I've had many roosters during my lifetime. Some very docile, others terribly aggressive. From my experience I have learned they do not like water sprayed on them. I have a spray bottle filled with water that I carry and have handy near the chicken house for such occasions. My chickens free...