MARYLAND THREAD!

[TurnipTruck]

I may be interested in a lavender... Would you have any poulets? What are you looking to get in return.

 

[kritters]

I wouldn't mind a swap/trade of some kind. I had intended to keep the Poulets because I probably only have 5 from what I was told. But I do want to have them hatch Their own and see how it goes.
I'm new to chickens and would like to have a local connection to learn from. I have allot I want to learn.

PM me and we can swap info and see what we can work out if you are interested.
Thanks

 

[Fionnros]

Hey from Harford County!
I was told that they considered pets here. So as long as I have no more than 5 pets, and have no structures closer than 50` from the property line I'm good. Guess what I'm doing and have.

 

[TurnipTruck]

4 roos and 1 hen?

 

[JAZsMom]

Does anyone know what type of sand to use for a run? I know not to use play sand and i have to pick masonry or concete sand... i am thinking concrete, but am unsure.

Ive been told builders sand, or something, but couldnt find it anywhere! Basically, you want a WASHED sand. Currently Im using sand I found at HD, not happy with it, but I suspect thats because my coop doesnt let it get deep enough, and Ive been struggling with cleaning it...but thats just me...

 

[wermnmnmnm]

It seems to me both concrete sand and masonry sand are builders or construction sand... both are washed, both have pebbles in it... I seems to me that the masonry is finer and would be too fine for the chickens, then again, I have seen some masonry sand that looks just like concrete sand. Mass confusion... Marty has a friend in concrete.. I will ask about his and see if it sounds like the correct one... I am over analyzing, I know... probably both are ok... today was the chicken caboodle's first day in their run, so I need to make a decision ASAP.

 

[JAZsMom]

It seems to me both concrete sand and masonry sand are builders or construction sand... both are washed, both have pebbles in it... I seems to me that the masonry is finer and would be too fine for the chickens, then again, I have seen some masonry sand that looks just like concrete sand. Mass confusion... Marty has a friend in concrete.. I will ask about his and see if it sounds like the correct one... I am over analyzing, I know... probably both are ok... today was the chicken caboodle's first day in their run, so I need to make a decision ASAP.

I'd love to hear what you choose! I got what I could find at HD...of course I only looked in the outdoor/garden section, it was a week later I saw there was some in the wood, etc area. Keep me updated, would love to hear your results, thoughts, etc. All I could stick with was 'washed' cause thats all I could find!

 

[madamwlf]

We get sand in bulk from the local landscaping place. I believe it is construction sand and we've never had an issue with it.

 

[wermnmnmnm]

There is no such thing as "construction" sand around here... I bought 2 bags of Kolorscape All Purpose sand from our Farm Supply store... No one at Lowes or Home Depot deliver larger quantities here... We have a friend in the concrete business and I am having concrete sand delivered here... I think this is what I want... he said the masonry sand is very fine... not good for the chicks, I don't think. I didn't like the sand I got from the farm store and it was very expensive too... I hope I like the concrete sand better. This is a bit frustrating. I am getting lots and will have fill in sand leftover to replenish as the year goes on.

 

[ready4flight]

Does anyone know where I can get some chicks/chickens in Calvert County? We are new to the area.
Thanks!