I’m about to purchase my first flock of gold laced Wyandottes: 5 young hens plus a rooster. I’m purchasing in Brisbane Australia from a private seller. What questions should I ask and what should I look for in the chickens to make sure they are healthy and a wise choice? I’m not planning to show them but just want a nice healthy flock for my kids with a view to fresh eggs and later maybe raising chicks.
We live on 17 acres in Redland bay..hubby has made a large snake proof hen house with snake proof mesh going down vertically into the ground but he has not laid snake proof mesh horizontally under the ground as I asked him to. He says we don’t need it! I worry that foxes or whatever may be able to burrow underneath. Do you think this is a problem or am I just over protective? I’m most thankful for any advice!
We live on 17 acres in Redland bay..hubby has made a large snake proof hen house with snake proof mesh going down vertically into the ground but he has not laid snake proof mesh horizontally under the ground as I asked him to. He says we don’t need it! I worry that foxes or whatever may be able to burrow underneath. Do you think this is a problem or am I just over protective? I’m most thankful for any advice!