Colorado

[dennarahl]

I just looked at the forcast for the next week and man is it going to be hot! I feel so bad for my chickens.

 

[wsmith]

I went out at dusk last night and soaked the ground under the coops. Keeps them cooler during the day. The extra shade I put up earlier in the week has really helped as well. They like sitting in the shade on damp ground.

 

[wsmith]

I went out at dusk last night and soaked the ground under the coops. Keeps them cooler during the day. The extra shade I put up earlier in the week has really helped as well. They like sitting in the shade on damp ground.

 

[wsmith]

Wow, double posts....

 

[wsmith]

Well.......got a call!!!
Dorkins on the way!!! Been on a waiting list for months....now they call!! DW and I thought we were done brooding this year!!!!

10 pullets to come July 11, 2012!!!

Joe

What kind of Dorkings are you getting?

 

[wsmith]

Me too!! I love my Dominique!! I got her at Kiowa country store, April 20th

Only one? You obviously need more Dominiques.....

I was putting some water in the coops yesterday and one of my Dom pullets flew up and perched on my shoulder. Too funny...

 

[wsmith]

Only one? You obviously need more Dominiques.....

I was putting some water in the coops yesterday and one of my Dom pullets flew up and perched on my shoulder. Too funny...


Not in the Coops, in the pens....

Too early.

 

[norooforyou]

I was just reading other posts about weasels attacking hens at night. Do we have weasels on the Front Range? I'm in Southeast Boulder.

 

[ONSTAD1]

ree heat. My kids at school bought me Chickens Magizine for my birthday.Quoting the mag... "adding apple cider vinegar to the water at a ratio of 1 tablespoon to 1-4 gallons of wateronce or twice a week...known to act as a natural coccidiostat, helps birds cope with hot and cold weather by boosting metabolism(American Livestock Breeds Conservancy)"


Take that forwhat you will. Might be worth a bit of reasearch. But what do I know....I don't even have chickens yet ; )

 

[wsmith]

Weasels: There are Weasels in Colorado, but as to whether or not they are in your particular area, I don't know. We don't have them here at our house, but we do have little ground squirrels, prairie dogs (fewer now that before, and none on the property), red fox, badger (1/2 mile away), and coyotes.

Vinegar: I add it to my chicks water every other week. Works for various maladies. To young chicks' water, also add a little molasses. Helps get rid of pasty butt. Just my observations, other people's results may vary.