"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[PrimroseMom1]

Most rabbit cages are built in groupings, I have 8 to a group, 30"x30", back to back, 4 to a row, so the group measures 5'x10', and they are a total of 8 holes, for 8 individual cages in the group. Some or the cages may have common walls or wire, where they are attached to one another. Most transport cages are built as single cages. Most cages are all metal as rabbits chew on or through most other materials.
Here is a picture. Note that each doe has her own hole.

I use built in nest boxes, so I don't have to store them and when not in use, I cover them with a large ceramic floor tile, that helps to keep the rabbits cooler in the summer. You can lower the rabbit's core temp. with ceramic tiles, and other methods, such as gallon jugs filled with water and frozen, during triple digit temps, in the summer, to keep from losing your stock and it will prevent your bucks from going sterile ! A lot of people had to buy new bucks this fall, because they did not know this. I could have sold 10 times the amount of males than I was able to produce. Maybe next week, I can get around to posting a list of rabbit "things to know" or you will see, when you visit this spring.

Thanks so much! I can't wait to visit this spring!!!

 

[1MrsMagoo]

my google-fu is weak today. i cannot find anything online, and the few places i've called weren't able to help.

sooooo, whilst i am testing software today - does anyone know somewhere in/close to Baton Rouge, where i can purchase tilapia fingerlings?

If you are going to do Tilapia, you have to get a special permit and inspections from the Department of Wildlife and fisheries: Tilapia are considered an invasive species in this state. They must be kept inside with no way that water discharged from your system can make its way into the natural waterways. Their is also a permit fee...I can't remember, but I think it is about $50.00.

Once you get past those hurdles, you can safely purchase Tilapia online from many sources. I would recommend Blue Tilapia, since they can withstand lower water temperatures than the other varieties.

You might consider getting hybrid bluegill, which is what we are going to put in our second system. They grow quickly and don't need a heater like the Tilapia. Also, they are a native species that all the local pond stocking companies carry, so they are inexpensive when compared to Tilapia.

We have our setup in a IBC tote (275 gallon plastic tote enclosed in a metal cage). We just pulled our plants and are getting ready to plant some more, but plan on moving the thing...so are holding off till Sunday.

I plan on making a third one later this year and filling it with minnows, which I can feed to our ducks and chickens.

 

[mzstre]

If you are going to do Tilapia, you have to get a special permit and inspections from the Department of Wildlife and fisheries: Tilapia are considered an invasive species in this state. They must be kept inside with no way that water discharged from your system can make its way into the natural waterways. Their is also a permit fee...I can't remember, but I think it is about $50.00.

Once you get past those hurdles, you can safely purchase Tilapia online from many sources. I would recommend Blue Tilapia, since they can withstand lower water temperatures than the other varieties.

You might consider getting hybrid bluegill, which is what we are going to put in our second system. They grow quickly and don't need a heater like the Tilapia. Also, they are a native species that all the local pond stocking companies carry, so they are inexpensive when compared to Tilapia.

We have our setup in a IBC tote (275 gallon plastic tote enclosed in a metal cage). We just pulled our plants and are getting ready to plant some more, but plan on moving the thing...so are holding off till Sunday.

I plan on making a third one later this year and filling it with minnows, which I can feed to our ducks and chickens.

Ohhh...I am very interested in your setup. I would love to have minnows or other small fish to use as a supplemental protein source for the chickens. Where do you have it set up so that it doesn't get too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter? Do you have pics?

 

[luvmychicken]

My eggs are set. Now all I have to do is wait. Eggzactely. How long do I have to wait before u know anything. When can I candle them

 

[kuntrygirl]

If you are going to do Tilapia, you have to get a special permit and inspections from the Department of Wildlife and fisheries: Tilapia are considered an invasive species in this state. They must be kept inside with no way that water discharged from your system can make its way into the natural waterways. Their is also a permit fee...I can't remember, but I think it is about $50.00.

Once you get past those hurdles, you can safely purchase Tilapia online from many sources. I would recommend Blue Tilapia, since they can withstand lower water temperatures than the other varieties.

You might consider getting hybrid bluegill, which is what we are going to put in our second system. They grow quickly and don't need a heater like the Tilapia. Also, they are a native species that all the local pond stocking companies carry, so they are inexpensive when compared to Tilapia.

We have our setup in a IBC tote (275 gallon plastic tote enclosed in a metal cage). We just pulled our plants and are getting ready to plant some more, but plan on moving the thing...so are holding off till Sunday.

I plan on making a third one later this year and filling it with minnows, which I can feed to our ducks and chickens.

Ohhh...I am very interested in your setup.  I would love to have minnows or other small fish to use as a supplemental protein source for the chickens.  Where do you have it set up so that it doesn't get too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter?  Do you have pics?

x2

 

[kuntrygirl]

My eggs are set. Now all I have to do is wait. Eggzactely. How long do I have to wait before u know anything. When can I candle them

What kinda eggs ya got there? Chicken eggs will be 21 days. I don't know how to candle, so I"ll step aside and let the experts talk about candling. :/

 

[luvmychicken]

I have 2 americanas and 4 RIR and americanas mixed

 

[kuntrygirl]

I have 2 americanas and 4 RIR and americanas mixed

You are going to have a lot of fun.

 

[luvmychicken]

I have 2 americanas and 4 RIR and americanas mixed

You are going to have a lot of fun.

I hope so. This is the first time I have tried to hatch anything. My hubby thinks I am crazy. I did find out the eggs were laid yesterday. So they are fresh so to speak. I marked the date on them so I can keep track. Do I need to turn them

 

[kuntrygirl]

I have 2 americanas and 4 RIR and americanas mixed

You are going to have a lot of fun.

I hope so. This is the first time I have tried to hatch anything. My hubby thinks I am crazy. I did find out the eggs were laid yesterday. So they are fresh so to speak. I marked the date on them so I can keep track. Do I need to turn them

No turning necessary. The broody hen will do everything. That's why I LOVE hens and prefer hens instead of an incubator. No turning, no temp checks, no adding water, no humidity checks. All you do is wait for Day 21.

Let me ask you this. Where is the broody hen? Is she alone where she can't be disturbed or where other hens can go and lay eggs in her area? What type of area is she in? What is her "stretch her leg" access? Food? Water? Talk to me.