I have had many troubles with predators. I have restarted my flock several times! I really want to be a responsible Chicken owner and love my birds but all my efforts lead to more questions.
I have the rooster from my first flock of 6, lost some to a huge snake and possibly a coon.
one flock found just dead in the pen.
I have more bad luck than good but I now have 6 large fowl 3 EE, 1 sex link and 2 cochins
2 bantums a male ee and a femal cochin
and 11 chicks. I have the chicks in a contained area that is maintained at 80+ degrees.
it is still chilly here 50's should build them a seperate brooder box??
I have a large double run totally fenced in 50 x 20 6 feet tall.
I just don't want to lose any more.
any suggestions??
I have the rooster from my first flock of 6, lost some to a huge snake and possibly a coon.
one flock found just dead in the pen.
I have more bad luck than good but I now have 6 large fowl 3 EE, 1 sex link and 2 cochins
2 bantums a male ee and a femal cochin
and 11 chicks. I have the chicks in a contained area that is maintained at 80+ degrees.
it is still chilly here 50's should build them a seperate brooder box??
I have a large double run totally fenced in 50 x 20 6 feet tall.
I just don't want to lose any more.
any suggestions??