I have finally completed my 6x12 chicken tractor except for the watering system. I copied an idea I saw on line of a 5 gallon bucket with a hose leading to a 6' pvc pipe with 6 watering nipples.
My question is , how high from the ground do I suspend the nipples for the babies as they transition...
vaccinated and we are feeding nonmedicated feed. Feeding Purina chick starter.
Coccidia still possible?
Droppings appear normal, other birds in brooder seem fine.
thanks !
have a 3 week old cochin that has stopped growing. She is very thin and not very active. Still have a heat lamp in place @ 80 degrees. Have reintroduced her to food and water. Somewhere I read about an egg yolk soup. Recipe? Other recommendations?
Have finally completed my tractor, except for the wheels.
Base is made of treated 4X4 and is 6' x 12' covered with hardware cloth.
Nest box is made of 3/4 treated plywood. Obviously this is very heavy and I was thinking I should put a wheel at each corner to make the moving process possible. I...