Hey all, just joined up to get help for one of my little chicks.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/801591/help-2mo-chick-continually-constipated-cant-pass-stool
This forum seems to have tons of good info, so I figured I'd join up.
I've had chickens (and ducks) a few times in the past, mostly Rock Bars and Rhode Island Reds. Tried doing chickens a few years ago and left the coop open one night, and a weasel came in and killed them all. (9).
So now I'm trying again. This time I have 21 Rhode Island Reds, just about 2 months old. They have a couple more weeks in the basement then they are out in their coop, with a 20x20' fenced in yard. Going to be MUCH more vigilant this time about making sure they are locked in at night.
I live out in the woods so there is A LOT of critters that can/will take them. Hopefully between me and my brother we can keep the beasts at bay! lol! Luckily I have about 8 acres of field they can free-range during the day. (When we're home.)
Looking forward to learning a bit!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/801591/help-2mo-chick-continually-constipated-cant-pass-stool
This forum seems to have tons of good info, so I figured I'd join up.
I've had chickens (and ducks) a few times in the past, mostly Rock Bars and Rhode Island Reds. Tried doing chickens a few years ago and left the coop open one night, and a weasel came in and killed them all. (9).
So now I'm trying again. This time I have 21 Rhode Island Reds, just about 2 months old. They have a couple more weeks in the basement then they are out in their coop, with a 20x20' fenced in yard. Going to be MUCH more vigilant this time about making sure they are locked in at night.
I live out in the woods so there is A LOT of critters that can/will take them. Hopefully between me and my brother we can keep the beasts at bay! lol! Luckily I have about 8 acres of field they can free-range during the day. (When we're home.)
Looking forward to learning a bit!
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There is great info in the learning center tabs above about Predator defense techniques.
and good luck with your poultry adventure!
