Farm chatter

[Thunder344]

Hello I haven't been getting notifications

 

[MysteryChicken]

Bantams are getting rehomed. So, I'm working on a new butcher list.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Hello I haven't been getting notifications

i hate it when that happens

 

[ButtonHoarder]

6 chicks in the brooder! one left in the bator, it really needs to get out. one of the chicks doesn't seem to be acting... normal

 

[black_cat]

6 chicks in the brooder!

That's great!

one left in the bator, it really needs to get out. one of the chicks doesn't seem to be acting... normal

Oh no

 

[WIchickMama]

Spring dreaming here. First winter with chickens so I am afraid to get anything younger than what I have (8 at 25 weeks) but have my plans for a 2nd coop, combined run and CHICKS.

We just fixed our barn door so I don't have to throw out a shoulder when opening and closing in the winter.

We have to re-do the roof at 2 spots on our old 1920 farm house, got the materials but with 5 of 7 days showing rain this week, it will have to wait....

 

[Sally PB]

First winter with chickens

The first winter is... learning, lots of learning. Here's what I learned:

--It's COLD in the morning. Doesn't matter. Get thyself going!
--Get a heated water bowl, or other way to keep water in liquid form. Believe me, the $$ spent are worth it!
--A solid roof over the run is worth it. Going to upgrade ours this year.
--Wrap some kind of barrier around the prevailing wind side(s) of the run to block the wind and snow. Clear shower curtains will work, they're pretty cheap, and I'll be able to use mine for a second year. But I'll probably build something next year that's better.
--Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation. Sit in the coop and watch the chickens' breath steam rise. It has to go somewhere. Fortunately, mine did, but I am even more of a believer in good ventilation now that I've seen it in action.

 

[Thunder344]

On my way home from a horse rescue I volunteer at.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

On my way home from a horse rescue I volunteer at.

You volunteer at a horse rescue?! That's awesome. I wish there was one near me so I could volunteer.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Lookieeeeee!!! Praise the Lord!!!

I'm so stinking excited!