Arkansas folks speak up.........

[draye]

Since he got this way because I used newspaper on the bottom of their cage, I'm wondering what else I should use to prevent the little babies legs from slipping as they learn to walk.

I also use the rubber type shelf liner, I found out the bottom if the cardboard hatching tray caused a lot if the sprawl legs. I started using this and have not had anymore problems with it.

 

[draye]

Hi all! Newbie here from NW Arkansas! We just picked up our chicks yesterday! 2 barred rocks, 3 gold sex links, and 1 Rhode Island Red. We are super excited!

Welcome to BYC and the Arkansas thread. So glad to have you among us.

Thank you! I live in Hot Springs

Not far at all. The 30th of this'd th there is an auction at tge Saline County Fairgrounds.

We try to keep things updated on the Arkansas Swap Thread.
Puddin Fluff and I are the ones that try to keep it up to date.

 

[MrsBachbach]

Thank you very much Mrs. Bachbach.I started out with wood shavings but heard chicks might eat them so stopped. I think I'll go back to them, or rubber shelf liner. I used 1/2 a bandaid cut lengthwise and put it below his hocks...but later I would see it had moved around and gotten too loose. Even duck tape did not stay put.

Yes, they will eat the finer stuff, so you want the big flakes, but, still have to give them chick grit. I use parakeet grit for the first two weeks then the regular chick grit. That should take care of any shavings they happen to eat.
So, your rooster has been that way since hatch? And never recovered? I have found the old style plastic BandAid bandaids stay together best. All the other brands and type don't stick together long. End up having to change them everyday. Must have some old duct tape, never heard of that not staying together!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I've had some Gorilla brand duck tape that would not stay stuck. Regular duct tape usually does real well but that can be hard to find sometimes.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Hi Ridgerunner!

Haven't seen you in a while. I assume you are busy trying to dry things out like the rest of us.

 

[draye]

Hi Ridgerunner!   Haven't seen you in a while.  I assume you are busy trying to dry things out like the rest of us.

x 2 @Ridgerunner

 

[draye]

@Puddin Fluff
I posted the link in my siggy area. Did it show up? I can't see those things in my phone.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yes, Draye, the link is there.

Yeah my garden is solid mud and only about half planted. I know we'll want the rain this summer but a few dry days would really help out now.

 

[draye]

Yes, Draye, the link is there.

Yeah my garden is solid mud and only about half planted. I know we'll want the rain this summer but a few dry days would really help out now.

Haven't even started mine yet. The only time I had was taken up by auctions and funerals. No one wants to help me out. They just want to eat the fresh food.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Yep. We are a bit soggy here too. I only plant a small garden as I too am the only one who does the work. My spring lettuce is about done. I have onions getting close and some small squash coming on. The rain is slowing down my shearing. Wet llamas do not shear well. Gonna tackle a coup,e today since we have been rain free for over 24 hours.