ArcticHorse
Chirping
Would like to start out a project pen with good fibromelanistic genetics. And the Hedemora to add some cold-hardiness to another project.
All of my roosters are thoughtfully cared for in a bachelor coop/run and the current roosters get along very well. (We have plans to build another big breeding coop/run next spring.) I've modified a couple unused horse stalls in the barn to serve as coop areas so it stays fairly warm for them during the winter with no supplemental heat. They get lots of added veggies and fruit to their diet along with the occasional special treat of cracked corn. Wide, elevated roosting bars, water is changed daily, constant access to fresh/dry grain, sawdust bedding, ample shade and fans provided during summer along with water-added electrolytes, supplemental light provided on timers during morning and evening. Periodic free-ranging for each rooster, other wise have 24/7 doggie-door access to the enclosed outside run.
Working on getting our NPIP status. I'm a certified poultry testing agent for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health so I can test my own birds. Hoping to sell hatching eggs and chicks next year!
I spend a lot of extra time with my birds as they are not only a livestock hobby but I also consider them pets and enjoy interacting with them. If for some reason things don't work out, I have almost 100% success rate for rehoming. Just because he doesn't work in my flock, doesn't mean he may not fit into another.
TYIA!
Lisa
- SOP disqualifiers are not an issue, these are for project pens
- No younger than 10 weeks, should be old enough to be outdoors
- Fibros: Svart Hona preferred (more cold hardy for our Minnesota winters), good temperament/non-aggressive
- Hedemora: Good temperament/non-aggressive, any feather types (smooth or the floofs!), lighter-colored (lavender, blue, white preferred)
All of my roosters are thoughtfully cared for in a bachelor coop/run and the current roosters get along very well. (We have plans to build another big breeding coop/run next spring.) I've modified a couple unused horse stalls in the barn to serve as coop areas so it stays fairly warm for them during the winter with no supplemental heat. They get lots of added veggies and fruit to their diet along with the occasional special treat of cracked corn. Wide, elevated roosting bars, water is changed daily, constant access to fresh/dry grain, sawdust bedding, ample shade and fans provided during summer along with water-added electrolytes, supplemental light provided on timers during morning and evening. Periodic free-ranging for each rooster, other wise have 24/7 doggie-door access to the enclosed outside run.
Working on getting our NPIP status. I'm a certified poultry testing agent for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health so I can test my own birds. Hoping to sell hatching eggs and chicks next year!
I spend a lot of extra time with my birds as they are not only a livestock hobby but I also consider them pets and enjoy interacting with them. If for some reason things don't work out, I have almost 100% success rate for rehoming. Just because he doesn't work in my flock, doesn't mean he may not fit into another.
TYIA!
Lisa
