You could try placing wind kites(the ones you see people hang on boats etc.) around yard to spook hawks. Chickens would probably get use to those.
I'm going to try this-this summer. I have the kites visible to chicks right now so, they don't freak out later. I have a covered run but when I let...
Hey I'm from Utah too. Yes, you will need a light in coop through the winter. This will keep them laying eggs and will help with warmth a little. I have a shed and insulated the shed for winter cold and summer heat. Just because I want them to be warm as possible during winter. If there is...
Question: The wing as different levels of feathers.
so, on a male, each level of feathers would all be the same size and the female would have a line feathers also, but in addition would have smaller feathers on top of that level. Is that what you mean?
We want to get full grown chickens or baby chicks. But my daughter is begging for a cat too. I thought an outdoor cat would be great to control mice problems. Do I get baby chicks and a kitten so they grow up together? Or do I get full grown hens and get a kitten. Any thoughts?
I need to know what breed of hens are considered the quietiest. Our neighbor's master bedroom windows are where we were planning to put the chicken shed.
Any suggestions?