When I moved onto my property 25 years ago there was a flock of naturalized peacocks free ranging the adjoining creek bed For several years. Oh my heavenly stars and garters the noises they would make!!!!
Well, I’m not an expert by any means, but so Far beginning about six inches out side my run fence I have Set in comfrey root slips, calendula, chysanthemum, chickweed, plantain, Cherry tomato, kale, kohlrabi, and marjoram starts. I also seeded with the some sunflower seed gifted by a friend...
We were able to repair the roof and I have removed the 250 watt light and they all seem to be doing fine now,
I however am having technical difficulties with tablet and internet access; can sometimes “like” post but not able to comment...
thanks for the the great advice!I do appreciate that
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Hullo Again...:)
Im wondering about how to assess chick behavior to ascertain if they are staying warm enough in the outside coop?
When I check on them in the morning they are all pretty much huddled in the warmest spot they can get to, but single layer, mostly side to side, with a bit...
Hi Mailmamm,
Thanks for stoping by & howdy!
How exciting to have a setting hen, I’m a wee bit jealous and looking forward to that possibility next spring,
Debby,
so far I am blessed only with the 25 Buff Orpington & 6 mystery chicks.
(sorry, I‘d attempted to reply to this days ago and must have flubbed the actually posting)
Erica
I have 25 Buff Orpington, 5 that appear to possibly be salmon Faverolles, and one that might be a Golden Wyandotte but I’m certainly no expert and they are all about 3 weeks old
I was thinking it might be. However I wasn’t anticipating 30 chicks.
I had ordered 25 Buff Orpington straight run Expecting some loss.
What I got was extra 8 surprise birds of which we lost 3 in the first 48 hours. The plan is to harvest most of the roosters when they are big enough for the...
Hullo
I have been lurking on the forums/ FAQS the past few weeks learning much after a google search sent me in this direction. Thanks for all the great info and supportive responses!
Currently unemployed I have FINALLY had time to resume gardening after a decades hiatus and to take the...