We clean the coop and nest boxes every weekend. If it needs attention during the week we clean it also. I agree you can never be too clean. I haven't had to deal with any illness so I guess we are doing something right.
I'm not sure about making money. I raise Quail as well as Chickens. I sell the chicken eggs $2 a dozen. I pickle the quail eggs and sell them $5 a jar. This year I'm gonna keep track of expenses as well as money I make. If I break even on feed and supplies I'm happy. Raising my animals is more...
Welcome to BYC. This is an awesome website. I knew nothing about chickens when I started raising them. Thanks to all the wonderful people on here I've learned alot. I agree that previous post are very helpful. Any questions you have will be answered very promptly. Good Luck !!
I'm glad I never had to be faced with culling. I would have to get my husband to do it. There is no way I could kill an animal. I would feel so horrible. I understand certain situations you have no choice, but my animals are my babies and I totally understand how hard this is to do. Good Luck !!
I ordered Quail eggs and had great results. I ordered chicken eggs and had about 4 broken and only 4 hatched. The seller did agree if I pay shipping she will ship me more in the Spring. I totally agreed on the deal. I'm willing to try the shipped eggs again. I understand like many have stated...
I had my 1st Emergency today. A baby chicken got his wing stuck in the fence. She was bleeding bad and has a hole in her wing. Well the great post and members on here helped me and didn't know it. I read similar post and found out what to do for my baby quick. I gave her vitamins in her water...
My chickens free range all day year round and go back to their coop in the evening. I have never had a problem with a predator, but I do close the door once they are all in the coop. My husband opens the door when he leaves for work. They are as happy and healthy as can be.
OMG !! That is a huge rat. I'm glad I never saw one of those where I live. We do have egg eater snakes. I never saw anything like that near my coop. Thank God !!
I'm so sorry this happened to you and your chickens. I had a similar situation , but with my rabbits. I was so glad that Animal Control handled the situation. My neighbors had to pay for everything including the price of the rabbits I lost. I didn't have to fight them for my loss. The owners of...