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Whats the night time temp where you are and how many chicks? I can't imagine needing a lamp. If it is 90ish at night and they can huddle, I think they are fine. If it is 80is at night and less then 6 chicks you might need a lamp for just a few nights. I love my brinsea echo brooder...

Yes you can brood chicks outside. Make the brooder big enough to have a hot side and a cold side. You can freeze water in milk jugs and just rotate it out every 12 hours or so. The chicks will migrate to the temp they like best. Biggest concern outside is predators......neighborhood cats...

WOOT!! Found it. Gallo Del Cielo. Who knew private messages would still be available 3 years later? And the name has nothing to do with wine. It's a song about a rooster. Sorry Gallo. But thank you for the great tutorial, looking them now and hoping to build it soon...

I am thinking his name had something to do with grapes or wine??

Hi Arizona People. It's been a few years, but I used to frequent here. I am looking for treadle feeder instructions and can't remember the name of the author. He is a really smart man that lives in Tuscon........has big grape vines growing over the top of his runs......used to post a lot?? I...

I try to worm and dust 2x a year, whether they need it or not. Lots of worming stuff available. I am currently using the ivermectin pour-on, just a few drops on the back of their necks. It's been a long time since I have researched types of worms.....so don't know what kind of worms you have...

We have had the winds and lightening since Friday night, when the fires started. Wish it would rain though. Yes, Demosthine......hit too close to home. The community center and fire dept here are full of mourners. My prayers are also with the families of those firefighters.

Hi The mountain is really burning now.

Hello Chicken Friends HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Any one else being overrun by Caterpillars?? Last week we had a HUGE Caterpillar invasion. Sphinx moth if this website is correct. http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/natural/insects/bugsfaq/whitesx.htm You couldn't walk anywhere in Congress without stepping on these buggers. They seem to...

I put mine in the fridge also. Don't want any chicks hatching on the counter!! I thought it was when we dug it up. But, it doesn't smell like Eucalyptus.

Can anyone ID this tree please?? We transplanted it form a friends property. It's great because it tolerated neglect beautifully.

Pretty cool.

Not that I have ever noticed. If you are dealing with sneezes, mucus or swollen eyes, it probably would best to separate her from the others. There are several respiratory ailments chickens can get and I think they are all communicable (to the rest of your flock....not you). Oxine in a...

Hey Greg!! Hmmmm..........wipe your shoes looks like you stepped in something. I hope you stick around, this is usually a very supportive group. Great pictures, keep them coming!! I am sorry you lost a chicken. You have a very creative set-up, I love it!! I would just keep an eye...