Just protecting against hawks and animals of that nature.. I have great pyrs that take care of night time predators. I have the whole property fenced in with an 8 foot fence all the way around that keeps out anything large! I have goats and Silkies.I have spoken with multiple people whom stated...
Hi all!! I am looking for some fertile emu eggs/chicks from multiple clutches so that I can raise them up on my farm and use them as livestock guardians. I am looking for separate clutches so that I do have in breeding when they mate. Looking to purchase multiple so greater my chances! I look...
I have a lot of Silkies that free range and they love their dirt baths year round! It truly helps keep them healthy throughout the year I have found. In the winter here the ground may freeze just enough that it is a lot of work for them to scratch is loose. Also in the spring all fall it has the...
Hi All!
So the storm has come and gone. Raleigh did not get what we were expecting in damage, water, or wind. So all of my preparation was a bit overdone. I would post and article in regards to it but I was not tested enough. Thanks for all the support! I hope those that were hit are doing well!
Good morning all!
I am located I Raleigh NC and wanted to post about my preparation for Hurricane Florence to see if this helps anybody out!
The Coop:
My silkies are free range and have a extra large elevated coop to go into at night. This coop sits roughly 4.5' off the ground with small...
So I spoke with someone from Walmart and they said they sell out of frequently. In the past when I looked into I found it to be sold out and had to wait on a contact list. When I found it back in stock I jumped on it.
Also as I said originally I understand people have preferences on medicated...
Hey Everyone!
I am posting this to those who use medicated chick feeds. I understand everyone has their opinions on whether or not to use medicated chick feed and this is not a post for arguments sake. This is me simply trying to inform those who do use it. So I digress.
To those of us...
Hi all! Looking to buy some bearded silkies preferably hens but depending on the rooster I may want him too! I live in raleigh but I am willing to travel a reasonable distance (75-100 miles). I look forward to hearing from you!!
Thanks!
Well right now I am pre planning before I receive my eggs next month. I want to have everything ready prior to their arrival just so I am not playing catch up or feel like i'm missing something and will put them at risk. But Im down for the next round!
juliefpc Thank you so much for all the great info! And Shelby from what I have read you have a ways to go with movement. The best way to determine life is by weighing them weekly from what I have read. I am also new to this so I may be wrong.
Thanks!
From my research it looks like I can buy right from the manufacturer or through a CoOp company for a decent price. But that is a good point to see how long it will take to arrive! Thanks for the thought!
So I am looking to embark on a new chapter in hatching and raising Emus. I have done an abundance of reading and have learned the following:
1: Eggs need to be incubated at 97.5 degrees F.
2: Eggs hatch roughly 50-60 days once incubated.
3: Rattie birds require a special diet and feed and also...
Hello everyone! Im happy to be here! I am looking forward to learning more to make my farm better! I have Silkies, Polish, Ayam Cemanis, and soon I am planning learning and building for Emus! I look forward to hearing from all of you for any advice I may need to succeed and have my farm flourish.