I had a scare about a month ago. Thank goodness it was not the dreaded big C. I have decided to CLOSE my flock. I have enough chickens and varieties that we are happy with them. We can and do hatch out a few. The bantams keep the eggs warm and every so oftern we get a few chicks. I use the "nursery" method of raising my chickens. I have a portable building with pens inside. When I go into the "chick house" I take my shoes off and put on a pair there in the house. I keep feed and needed feeders, waterer etc. seperate from everything else. The building has electric so i can use light sources and fans. I put my 4 to 5 week old chicks in there until they are ready for the chicken barn. This way I do not lose them to bigger birds. They are disease free and healthy. I raised guinea fowl this time around. Whites, lavanders and purples. I have them all in the barn now Like many on here, I am afraid of losing my flock to something stupid. Going into winter is especially hard on the flock. I do intend to take a few birds out and sell them to friends. The egg laying season is goiing to really slow down and the feed will be stepping up. I have a few nice polish that are very young. I will sell off a few of these in the spring when chickens are going for a pemium. I have noticed at the auctions lately that people are selling off their unwanted birds so they do not have to feed them.
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