Update Then I will go away. All 4 kids found and are fine.
Can anyone give me detailed info on chick raising, heat,, how long? Food and such? Wild game bird food fine? But is it enough?
I"m freaking out right now. Woke to find 2 dogs here and can only find 3 of the 4. Need to go back out and try to convince them to all sound off and let me know exactly where everyone is. I pray everyone is ok. I do not want to kill anyone's dog. But my family members. rescued feral cats (8) my...
I've deleted the video from link above and attempting to get another one formatted to send up. Never had issues like this before. Still trying to figure it out. I am sorry for the wasted time.
Real bummer I can't just edit that post...
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Been a very long time since I've been here. And due to pain, I can't promise to be here much.
While running through the forum trying to find out detailed information on raising peachicks. I run across a thread of one showing their gorgeous peafowl. I decided to jump on and show what showed up...
I use to be one, in my younger day, with the opinion, I am right and don't care what others say. With age (53) and life experiences hitching around the nation, I learned I don't know everything. And not everyone thinks the same way. I often find I was thinking in the right direction. But often...
Outside Eureka MT a few miles from the canadian border. Last winter we have many double digit negative temps. Many high -20's or is that low :). If I can't get heat in there then they won't be allowed to come outside at all. They will be hating life for a time. But if I get the right set up for...
Another stupid question. I have millions of them. I want to stair the roost this time. What incline and distance between poles is the best?
I was told by having some higher. It will help the younger kids to be able to get on roost sooner. Higher pecking order gets higher roosts.
I know I am a master at stupid questions and rambling on. But I have been giving a lot of thought on this new coop from things I have learned over my decade of raising chickens.
Mites and other pest like to hide in the wood, cracks and such. I don't want to use paint because it will start...
The area with the light and nest is roughly 2 ft by 2 ft including nest box. Maybe a little less. The back section which is under the roost is roughtly3x3. Between the section with the light and wall with both doors is another 2x3.
Furthest point from the little door is that back 3x3. Plenty of...
Chicks are 3 weeks old yesterday. Only wing feathers at this point. It will be 50 degrees tonight. What is a safe night time temp to start turning off that light? The older kids are hot and I don't feel safe leaving the big door open. Little door will be wired and window open all the way to help...