This is our first winter too. With white Leghorns and Brahmas. It's not even the first day of winter in Upstate NY and it's gotten to 7 degrees. They seem to be doing fine. I bought a 3 gallon heated water bowl and a heat panel for behind the roost. As long as the roost is flat enough they can...
Wish I could print that list. It's a great resource! I didn't see dandelions on it but my 10 week old chickens love the greens and flowers! They come running for them. :)
I'd be happy to loan them to to you but really only who is a hunter is Tucker. His Fforte is woodchucks rabbits and squirrels. But I'm sure he'd happily kill rats. :)
I would be happy to lend you Tucker, he's the hunter of the two. His forte is wood chucks, rabbits and squirrels, but I'm sure he could handle rats too. :)
Here are some pics of our babies. They are in a brooder in our spare bedroom and turned the heat lamp off as they are 1 month old today. Can't wait to move them to their outside coop but here in Upstate NY it is Still not above 50 at night!
Hello everyone, here is my info
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
yes, April 16, 2019
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
12
(3) What breeds do you have?
Brahmas, White Leghorns, White Arcanas
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens...