Our Mixed Flock Journey!

[drstratton]

We got a little more done on the nesting box this evening! Getting close to 9pm so time to step away from it, 5am comes awful early!

The box will be trimmed out in white with red to match the rest of the coop! We were able to reuse some of what we removed from the coop for the end panels! We didn't have any pieces long enough for the door! I hope to pick up the paint I need on Friday!

Nesting box frame with end panels attached.

This is the door, it will drop open from the front!

 

[drstratton]

Maybe "pinless peepers" would be of help. They prevent chickens from seeing straight ahead so it throws their aim off. Besides the peepers are probably annoying enough all by themselves to keep chickens occupied.

I've never heard of them! I just checked them out, pretty cool! Something to think about if they start pecking each other again! So far, I haven't seen any more wounds or serious pecking since leaving the red light on! Thank you so much!

 

[WhoDatChick]

We got a little more done on the nesting box this evening! Getting close to 9pm so time to step away from it, 5am comes awful early!

The box will be trimmed out in white with red to match the rest of the coop! We were able to reuse some of what we removed from the coop for the end panels! We didn't have any pieces long enough for the door! I hope to pick up the paint I need on Friday!

Nesting box frame with end panels attached.
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This is the door, it will drop open from the front!
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VERY nice!!

 

[drstratton]

VERY nice!!

Thank you!!!

 

[drstratton]

Well everyone seems to be doing fine now! No new injuries and the old injuries are healing! They are going crazy over their morning mash! Bad lighting and chicks in motion made for a bit of a blurry picture this morning, sorry! Can't wait to get them into a larger space!

 

[N F C]

Well everyone seems to be doing fine now! No new injuries and the old injuries are healing! They are going crazy over their morning mash! Bad lighting and chicks in motion made for a bit of a blurry picture this morning, sorry! Can't wait to get them into a larger space!


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They sure are growing! They're going to love having more space.

 

[drstratton]

They sure are growing! They're going to love having more space.

I know, they are growing super fast! I'm sure we will have them moved by this weekend! On another note, I might be picking up the rabbits today! I will share some pictures when I get them!

 

[drstratton]

I decided to give them something else to occupy their time with! I added a bowl with sand, some finely clipped fresh grass and a little chick starter! I think they like it!

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[WhoDatChick]

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[drstratton]

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