Colorado

[Percheron chick]

I think Percheron chick was implying you would be better off being in Larimer County not Weld.

Exact opposite. Larimer's regs are stricter. More like Boulder's. In Boulder, anything over 100 sq ft needs a permit and review process (or so they say

). Over the years, Larimer has become less ag friendly. Weld used to be more of a free for all when it came to ag. You can get around it by doing individual breeding pens but it's best to know exactly what the restrictions are so down the road as more development encroaches, you are still legal.

 

[COChix]

Exact opposite.  Larimer's regs are stricter.  More like Boulder's.  In Boulder, anything over 100 sq ft needs a permit and review process (or so they say ).  Over the years, Larimer has become less ag friendly.  Weld used to be more of a free for all when it came to ag.  You can get around it by doing individual breeding pens but it's best to know exactly what the restrictions are so down the road as more development encroaches, you are still legal.

Wow I would have thought the opposite of what you said. Oh well, I guess that makes sense the way you explained it.

 

[Percheron chick]

I would like to see some breeders' set ups and know if I can do this without a huge investment.

I've had horses over 40 years and still when I go to someone's place, I'm always looking at how they do things, how things are set up, the whys. You can always pick up the good ideas and practices as well as the bad. Might never be something you think of or can use but you never know.

 

[Percheron chick]

You didn't update your candling results.

 

[Percheron chick]

Looking for some 4h/show Dominiques and OEG's for next years fair!.

Wendell (Windy Ridge) is the Dominique guy. He hasn't been around much but someone on here will have his contact #. I haven't seen anyone raising OEG in CO,

 

[samsr]

You can find Windy RidgeDominiques on the colorado chickens facebook page or go directly to his website. He is not on here near as often as he used to be.

 

[uzisuzuki]

Exact opposite. Larimer's regs are stricter. More like Boulder's. In Boulder, anything over 100 sq ft needs a permit and review process (or so they say

). Over the years, Larimer has become less ag friendly. Weld used to be more of a free for all when it came to ag. You can get around it by doing individual breeding pens but it's best to know exactly what the restrictions are so down the road as more development encroaches, you are still legal.

Sometimes, Weld still feels like it's a free for all.

 

[Ashdoes]

I have a question for those that ferment their feed, at what age can I start the baby chicks on it? I have forgotten this detail, just trying to plan ahead a bit for a brooder and such. I definitely want to start the FF with chicks asap as it gets rid of pasty butt. Thanks

Brooding in the house, I wait till about two weeks, just because they get themselves messy, and I spend a lot of time prying clumps of dried FF off their toes. Broodies make them eat it right away, so that's totally doable...try to make it thicker for day olds.

 

[suncatcher]

Quote: Start with a search of Pallet Coops either on line or here on BYC, some amazing one out there!!!

 

[COChix]

  You didn't update your candling results.

Me? Well I just did a quick run through, didn't write anything down and need a better flashlight. I am hoping to candle in the next couple days as we will be approaching two weeks by the end of the week. I am hoping to have the ability to take pictures as well. All of that went out the window when I was hand holding eggs with a flashlight trying to figure out what I was even looking at. I believe I thought maybe 5-6 of your Amerecauna's seemed viable and one of the EE. But I am a novice so not really sure. Doesn't that just calm all your nerves? Lol.

Brooding in the house, I wait till about two weeks, just because they get themselves messy, and I spend a lot of time prying clumps of dried FF off their toes. Broodies make them eat it right away, so that's totally doable...try to make it thicker for day olds.

I will brood inside for about 1-2 weeks depends on how many hatch. I will be setting up the smaller coop for them as we can partition part of the run off so they can have a spot and the olders can see them. For now I am hoping to brood indoors if we have a few for maybe 1 month, hahaha. I saw that starting to panic as we don't really have anywhere indoors for brooding. I will have to figure it out soon! Yikes. Ok I know we have a dog crate we can brood in or a large rubber tub to start.