New gamefowl thread

[centrarchid]

Once I get have the full set of ten, they will be put on stands with enough space underneath for dogs to clear out any critters that might try to hide there. They will also be in a neat row with partions making to birds can't get at each other. I also have been covering them with shade cloth 70%.

 

[5 Points Wingfeather]

This thread may be specifically for American Game,, but I hope to buy some Liege Fighters early next year. Just have to convince the wife!

 

[sdm111]

The pens are about $600 each. Will have ten eventually. Five now. There will be only 25 pens like sdm has. I actually those

Real question
Why the prefab for the cost you could build something like 10deep 20 wide dividend In 4 or 5 foot bays

 

[centrarchid]

I want them to look really nice and last 30 years

 

[sdm111]

About 6mo old

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Real question
Why the prefab for the cost you could build something like 10deep 20 wide dividend In 4 or 5 foot bays

I also like the looks of those pens i think they look sharp. But for what they cost..then ya gotta add to them for predator proofing. It wouldn't be worth it to me in the long run if i needed as many as he does.

I want them to look really nice and last 30 years

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

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About 6mo old

What line? He looks really nice.

 

[centrarchid]

I want

I also like the looks of those pens i think they look sharp. But for what they cost..then ya gotta add to them for predator proofing. It wouldn't be worth it to me in the long run if i needed as many as he does.

My predator proofing built into the yard with perimeter fencing that keep out dogs and my dog pack that can handle anything that comes in. This is the first time I have essentially total exclusion of foxes, raccoons and opossums. Owls can come in but can't make much use of any chickens they have to process on ground within the fenced in area. Once those pens are up off the ground over composite boards, raccoons will not be able get at roosting birds even if dog part of protection fails.

I'm no longer flirting with having predators getting near my pens and chasing juvenile chickens in the pasture will get at least a couple dogs on your butt really quick. I'm running six dogs now with a couple handling more with sheep and goats but able to get to where chickens are by clearing fences.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

You've got quite the set up.

 

[sdm111]

What line? He looks really nice.

That's the Harold Brown Grey. Always straight comb and always green leg and extremely fast. Probably fastest I've ever had. I had some really nice lacy roundhead that were too but these are faster. The lacy liked to break really high these Grey's not so much