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[Ashdoes]

What did you use to cut the cloth?  Would you have used something different?  I didn't want to buy anything special to finish up this project but I really want to do it right and if I'm too tired at the end because I had the wrong tool.... I'm really going to be angry!

No, it wasn't any special tool, some sort of wire cutters or something, hubby had them already. We used them all over the property when we were taking down the wire fencing.
It wasn't the tool that was the issue...just a general time consuming thing, measuring and cutting...and it would snap back when cut all the way, and stab and scratch me, which made me hate it more. I'm glad we put in the time though, most days the birds free range all over, but if I'm going to be gone for the day, I know they're perfectly safe and I don't have to worry about the many hawks and crows in the area.

 

[EHook518]

Picked up my chicks this morning. Everyone is active, drinking and eating. Sadly I had to go to work after getting them moved in. My Marans are a little smaller then the rest but the rest are Cornish x and red broilers so am not sure if those aren't just larger chicks as a rule. Cute little fluffy butts. Will post pictures later this weekend. Long day they called early this morning for pick-up. Of coarse I didn't want the chicks to hang out in the post office so called them last night to tell them to call me on arrival to get them. Elizabeth Big R also got 300 pullets in today along with ducks. They are overloaded. Some older chicks they said they were going to discount this weekend . Still trying to decide about their swap this weekend just to see all the animals!

Happy to hear they are doing well. I couldn't pick mine up today, will be getting them tomorrow. I ordered a Buff Brahma, a Cuckoo Maran, and a Partridge Rock. Since I hatched my chicks last year I started them on medicated feed. I bought a small bag but haven't opened it because I wasn't sure if they were vaccinated. Anyone know?

 

[elbertchick]

I ordered mine vaccinated from Cackle. I have used them a couple times with no issues. I do put electrolytes in their water. And give them warm water at first to help them warm up.

 

[Pozees]

No, it wasn't any special tool, some sort of wire cutters or something, hubby had them already. We used them all over the property when we were taking down the wire fencing.
It wasn't the tool that was the issue...just a general time consuming thing, measuring and cutting...and it would snap back when cut all the way, and stab and scratch me, which made me hate it more. I'm glad we put in the time though, most days the birds free range all over, but if I'm going to be gone for the day, I know they're perfectly safe and I don't have to worry about the many hawks and crows in the area.

I have had many a battle with hardware cloth Last time I cut it I used tin snips and it did go faster, and I kneeled on it so it couldn't spring back at me when I got through the end. Before I put it in place (covering brooders) I bent over all the cut ends - wearing gloves - sounds as if we both have a love-hate relationship with it It is better protection than chicken wire, but more expensive, and every bit as difficult to work with if not more so. Still, exterior spans are well served by it.

 

[Chook Chick]

Hi all,

Just candled my eggs again (this is day 10) and I had 3 that I believe were never fertile in the first place, there was never any veining, etc. or they just never developed.
The other 3 have active babies dancing in them, so I'll candle once more before lockdown on March 23rd!!

 

[Ashdoes]

I have had many a battle with hardware cloth   Last time I cut it I used tin snips and it did go faster, and I kneeled on it so it couldn't spring back at me when I got through the end.  Before I put it in place (covering brooders) I bent over all the cut ends - wearing gloves - sounds as if we both have a love-hate relationship with it   It is better protection than chicken wire, but more expensive, and every bit as difficult to work with if not more so.  Still, exterior spans are well served by it.

I think what we have might be tin snips? They have longer cutting parts...wire cutters are a bit smaller in the cutting area, right? Anwyas, yeah, you learn the lesson fast to step on the end prior to finishing the cut, or that stuff springs back to roll up and stabs you in the knee.
Where was the fire today?

 

[jgurshtein]

I have had many a battle with hardware cloth Last time I cut it I used tin snips and it did go faster, and I kneeled on it so it couldn't spring back at me when I got through the end. Before I put it in place (covering brooders) I bent over all the cut ends - wearing gloves - sounds as if we both have a love-hate relationship with it It is better protection than chicken wire, but more expensive, and every bit as difficult to work with if not more so. Still, exterior spans are well served by it.

I've already had a few battles with hardware cloth, but nothing like what is coming when I enclose my chicken run... Thanks for all the advice and I may well invest in something with a longer cutting edge .... Thanks again!

 

[kmatt87]

it was near lory state park. Yesterday afternoon they had evacuated at least 50 homes and it had burned around 200 acres as of 3pm ish. I haven't had a chance to check for an update since then.

I think what we have might be tin snips? They have longer cutting parts...wire cutters are a bit smaller in the cutting area, right? Anwyas, yeah, you learn the lesson fast to step on the end prior to finishing the cut, or that stuff springs back to roll up and stabs you in the knee.
Where was the fire today?

 

[coloradogal]

Been out of the loop for a few days so if I missed something awesome, yay!!!


That said... one of my first generation of mutts have started laying eggs. It is indeed all that I had hoped. It is a pretty olive egg.

Other than that, I ordered the bulk feed from Bartlett's. It should be here on Tuesday. It comes out to 14.22 a bag but if people don't mind and to keep my sanity, 14.25 is perfect. Just let me know via pm. I have extra bags if someone missed the first post. It's Agland's 20% layer feed.

 

[krcchickens]

Ya

Here's my BR pullet, 6 weeks old this Sunday (the 17th) They look pretty similar

Ya they do! Pretty birds