Rebuilding my Farm

[Farmerboy16]

Here is my first batch of chicks form Crfarm- 5 Splash Marans chicks

The brooder

The brooder shed that I built myself last winter-

 

[what's kickin' chicken]

so sorry ..... we had disease hit us too from swap birds (on a much smaller scale) and said it will never happen again ....

So we started out again with chicks,we built a new coop (well 2 new coops)....I'm so scared of getting disease again I probably go too far with the bio-security...(I'm not even sure about getting hatching eggs --- that even scares me).. but it can be so heartbreaking .... so good for you to have the courage to try again after a loss.... good luck to you and your chickens

 

[kuntrygirl]

So sorry what has happened to you.

Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you success rebuilding your farm.

 

[Ole rooster]

After reading your post I have to say you have shown more wisdom that a lot of the flock owners I've seen. Plus it takes a lot to tell all with the things you did wrong. I could take your post and go so many different directions but I'll say thank you for your honesty from an old man. Now I've have more wisdom.

 

[Magic Birdie]

Good luck!!!

 

[kimisfishing]

I am very sorry for your loss, and want to thank you for telling your story. I have just started with chickens and have been dying to get more and more, but I think I will slow down and be happy with what I have. I will get more maybe next year and build the coop and run first. This time I just went to the store and bought chicks, hubby had to hurry up and build for them.
The new chicks are looking good, Good luck and keep us posted.
Thanks again for your wisdom.

 

[kuntrygirl]

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You're right, it takes a lot of courage to admit the mistakes we all make. It shows what a great person he is.

 

[southerndesert]

WOW....

What a story/lesson and I think your telling it matter of factually may save more folks from making the same mistake than you know.

 

[flitter]

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I think your post will make many of us be more careful. Thank you.

 

[Hillbilly Hen]

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You're right, it takes a lot of courage to admit the mistakes we all make. It shows what a great person he is.

I have to agree with these statements!

I am so sorry for what has happened but the important thing is that you have learned from your mistakes.

I hope all the best for you as you start over.

I did not take any of my culls to the local swaps this year because I was too afraid I would have to bring them back home if I could not re home them. That was something I was not willing to do on the chance they might have been exposed to something there.