I used a wire cage last year, made it myself from hardware cloth. The ones I broke this year were accidental. I made a small hoop house for them in an isolated area with separate nests, since they went broody at the same time, and a fence around. I moved them there at night, and I guess I made a...
I think something must definitely be in the air lol. I only had 1 broody hen last year, and one more who was easily broken. I have one hen with chicks already this year. Two more are sitting, I managed to break 2 others, and I have 1 more that is trying to go broody and I am trying to break her...
I've been considering ordering some wild turkey poults from a hatchery. I find that some hatcheries won't ship them to NC. I've been trying to find any information regarding wild turkey regulations in NC, and can't find anything online. I've seen some comments from people that you will get fined...
It was 13 last night in the mountains where we are. I believe it will drop even lower tonight. I have a completely enclosed coop for my chickens. However, it's not insulated. I am pretty sure they can tolerate even colder temperatures, but I like to make them as comfortable as possible. Last...
Thanks! I am actually interested in acquiring some but I was told that we are not allowed to talk openly about buying or selling in a general forum :)
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Hi I am from Western NC, about an hour from Asheville, Hendersonville. I am pretty new to raising chickens. I started with just a few chickens last September and this summer my little bird farm is expanding out of control :) Besides some new laying chicks that I bought day-old I have my broody...