Lucky my chickens they won't come out side because of the ice and cold. I think the predator will stay away for a while. I will just keep a closer eye on all my girls. I guess the rooster eating all my food is just too lazy to chase the critters off.
Happy Holidays to all
They are free range and she disappeared during the day. they are always locked up at night and nothing could ever get in the coop.
The next morning I found her with a giant bird nearby but she was frozen by then.
This is the coop and the only thing that could get in here is maybe a bear.
Oh...
Last night I lost my first chicken since I started raising them last March..
They have been free range all summer long without a loss so I thought they were magic chickens or something.
I know that they are happier free range and some losses are expected , but the kids will still be upset. Last...
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the e-mail yesterday. I'm only about 1 mile away from you. We are also starting a backyard farm (goats are soon in the works). Come over anytime for a free dozen eggs untill your girls start laying.
Best wishes,
Ed
We have a beautiful, healthy rooster that needs a new home. We unexpectedly got 2 roosters in our mixed shipment of 12 this spring, and this guy -- well, let's just say he's very good at being a rooster!! He's a Buff Orpington, four months old. The 2 roosters are just a little too much for...
Hi,
My two Australorps are real sweeties. As chics the smaller one was picked on alot and lost some feathers but now they all get along well.
Good luck with your choice they are good chics,
Ed
1. Name of hatchery. Meyer Hatchery
2. Shipping Date. 3/3
3. Date arrived. 3/4
4. Average temperature arround arrival. 45 ish
5. Number of chickens, ducks, geese, etc bought. 12 chics
6. Number dead at arrival. 0
7. Number dead within 2 days. 0
8. Number dead within a week. 0
9. Your...
Good job on spending only $30. I spent at least double that on screws alone!
The guys at the hardware store laugh at me every time they see me, and ask me how the chickens like their mansion.
Good luck with your coop,
Ed