We're looking for advice on protecting our flock, any on moving a flock across town, and anything you see that may cause problems with our move.
We are moving to a little semi- rural farm from urban setting and have a flock of 5-5yr old hens & 6-18mo hens, they share a run wall but never fully integrated except when free ranging I a small yard each evening.
They will need a roo for protection and to encourage the 18mo old flock to hatch their own.
We plan to fully mix the flocks when we move. Have a secure coop for nights on site, but want to give them real free ranging during the day unsupervised.
We've read the roo must be older or the "old girls" would rip him apart....
We have an 8week schedule and want to be prepared. Thank you all for your advice!
We are moving to a little semi- rural farm from urban setting and have a flock of 5-5yr old hens & 6-18mo hens, they share a run wall but never fully integrated except when free ranging I a small yard each evening.
They will need a roo for protection and to encourage the 18mo old flock to hatch their own.
We plan to fully mix the flocks when we move. Have a secure coop for nights on site, but want to give them real free ranging during the day unsupervised.
We've read the roo must be older or the "old girls" would rip him apart....
We have an 8week schedule and want to be prepared. Thank you all for your advice!