Re-introducing myself

Ketta_czarina

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Jun 17, 2019
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Hello all!!

I am re-introducing myself, as there have been some huge changes in my bird raising life! I also was just notified that it’s my 1 year anniversary!

I started by randomly bringing home a hen and her 6 chicks. I was NOT prepared!

Today, I have a coop and run with 15 hens and a rabbit inside. Now for the changes:

At the end of the month, I am moving to a full ranch! Complete with over 100 chickens - free-range and in two giant coops. I also now have 40 goats, two turkeys, and peafowl, and will be adding quail And maybe ducks soon!

I was feeling pretty confident with my backyard flock. But just today, I have a hen with an abscess on her foot, a rooster who lost an eye in a fight, and four new squawking chicks. So if you have medical advice, send it my way.

I have also started a breeding coop, and need to repair the old coops. I also need to build a quail run and decide about the duck coop and pond. Are their eggs really healthier? I’ve already lost a Peahen, how can I protect them at night? I’ll be doing a lot of reading this month, feel free to respond to my posts or message me directly. Or, if you’re in Southern California, come on by for a (socially distant) visit!
 
Welcome back!!
With that many animals, it will be full time job caring for them all.
Sorry to read about your rooster who lost an eye and the hen with bumble foot. I've not had bumble foot in my flock yet but it seems to take a lot of work to clear the infection.
Can you train your peafowl to go into a secure enclosure at night?
Good luck.
 

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