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[Gramma Chick]

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I think this method should work for some disinfecting too ..

 

[Gramma Chick]

Sally, We have 10 Silkie Chickens and one Silkie Rooster. AND we are hatching. Miss Blue
our Silkie hatched 5 new chicks.

We do deep hay litter and once or twice a year we take all the hay out and use it as a mulch
on our flowers. Then we hose it down. Wash and scrub with broom the whole Coop. Let it dry with doors and windows open. Try to select a day that is warm and sunny (like today) and
then put all new hay.

Our Silkies are healthy and happy. Regards, Aria

Congrats on the new babies !

 

[Sweetpea3829]

Got the chicklets outside today. Wasn't sure if it would be warm enough but...before I put a sunscreen on top, they were all huddling under the shady area so, I figure they must have been warm enough.

Love this Superyard...we bought this when we had human babies, lol, and have used it in so many ways since then...usually with animal babies of one sort or another. Have to be careful with the little silkie chicks, though, because the smallest one can squeeze through the holes, if she really wants to.

 

[Lynzi777]

Got the chicklets outside today. Wasn't sure if it would be warm enough but...before I put a sunscreen on top, they were all huddling under the shady area so, I figure they must have been warm enough.

Love this Superyard...we bought this when we had human babies, lol, and have used it in so many ways since then...usually with animal babies of one sort or another. Have to be careful with the little silkie chicks, though, because the smallest one can squeeze through the holes, if she really wants to.

So cute! I had one of those at one time and I can't for the life of me think of what we did with it. Probably got thrown out with one of our many moves because I was too lazy and impatient to sell it.

 

[dragonlord483]

Might be borrowing an incubator to rebuild my flock hope I can and hope not to many Roosevelt if I can

Are you coming to the picnic ...chicks will be there

Now that spring/summer is here does anyone hose their coops out? Or any better idesa other than sweeping the coops out? This year the Silky coop has been very dusty. Only 7 chickens in a 8x10 coop and another 8x10 run attached. Its not too small for that many. What do you all do?


I leave the deep litter in and i take most out but not all so hosing really would'nt work but its really bad. Even with sweeping a few times.

I have never hosed ...as my coop /run is all deep litter . doesnt get dusty ...does get cobwebs , though
When I take out deep litter I let it air dry a bit before adding more fresh litter

No not going to picnic no time off and long distance away from me

 

[Lapeerian]

No not going to picnic no time off and long distance away from me

Were you in Moravia? Or am I thinking of someone else. I can play transport back to Marathon/Cortland for anyone in this area not able to attend.

 

[dragonlord483]

Im from by Buffalo

 

[rancher hicks]

Congrats on the new babies !

Frenchy is a mom again. 6 yrs old and still kicking. She has four more eggs and I'll let her go another day or two and then pull any unhatched eggs. This one is a B. Marans. She has some EE's and Del eggs in there.
Do we have a Senior Chicken thread?

 

[LuvMyChicks1491]

Got the chicklets outside today. Wasn't sure if it would be warm enough but...before I put a sunscreen on top, they were all huddling under the shady area so, I figure they must have been warm enough.

Love this Superyard...we bought this when we had human babies, lol, and have used it in so many ways since then...usually with animal babies of one sort or another. Have to be careful with the little silkie chicks, though, because the smallest one can squeeze through the holes, if she really wants to.

I need to get one. I'm sure that my ducklings would love it!

Frenchy is a mom again. 6 yrs old and still kicking. She has four more eggs and I'll let her go another day or two and then pull any unhatched eggs. This one is a B. Marans. She has some EE's and Del eggs in there.
Do we have a Senior Chicken thread?

How cool is that! Congratulation Frenchy! You go girl!

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

Go Frenchie!!! She is some momma!

Got hot today. Cheeps drank a lot today. Girls dug crators in their run. I will have to be careful walking around in there!