BYC Café

[Alaskan]

Question. If I move all of them at the same time can I add new ones at the same time? New place new pecking order to be established? I found someone who is dispersing their flock and has buckeye hens for only $5 each. I'll just need to find a roo and I'll be all set.

yes!

I find that messing up the environment when adding new ones makes everything MUCH easier.

If these are new to you birds though... quarantine them first! And maybe dust/spray/treat for all parasites before putting them in the new coop.

If there are super low on the pecking border birds...or a big size difference, I find 2 sets of water and feed is best for the first couple of weeks.

Good luck, and super congrats on the new coop!!! I sure do love new coops!!!

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

yes!

I find that messing up the environment when adding new ones makes everything MUCH easier.

If these are new to you birds though... quarantine them first! And maybe dust/spray/treat for all parasites before putting them in the new coop.

If there are super low on the pecking border birds...or a big size difference, I find 2 sets of water and feed is best for the first couple of weeks.

Good luck, and super congrats on the new coop!!! I sure do love new coops!!!

Oh definitely. Dusting was already planned before the move. As is a light dusting of DE under the litter (going to try dlm).
As far as the coop goes, it's a total slap together job. Not the prettiest but a whole sight better than what they're in right now.

Thanks for the advice everyone. There were only 3 buckeyes left which I think will be perfect. I'll add a roo in the spring when it will be warm enough for the chicks.

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Good morning everyone. Coffee is perking so it'll be nice and fresh. Once it's done water will go on the burner. I'll keep everything warm on top of the wood stove over there in the corner.

 

[WVduckchick]

Good morning Cafe peeps.

I'd love to spend the day with my birds, sitting around drinking coffee all day, but alas off to work i go.

Have a great day all!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Café.

 

[N F C]

Morning cafe! Thanks for the coffee Michelle!

 

[CapricornFarm]

I really need some tea to get me going. Seems my start button is stuck on low!

 

[N F C]

I really need some tea to get me going. Seems my start button is stuck on low!

At least you have a start button...mine seems to have fallen off

 

[Mtn Margie]

Morning! Hot coffee sounds good. Rain showers through Friday, start button around here somewhere. I guess I'll get something figured out.

 

[FridayYet]

Good morning Cafe'. Thanks for the coffee Michelle.

Just got the kids off to school. I'm actually enjoying the rain showers here in CO. Nice change of pace.