Small chicken in the cold

[centrarchid]

Do I get those from my local feed store? Or somewhere else?

I get mine usually from a wild bird feed / feeder / house store when getting them in small lots. Price charged is much less than realized with a pet store. When I buy 500 count, they cost about $8.00 per container. See link below.

http://www.birds-i-view.biz/

Odds are you are similar near you.


When buying them in bulk 20,000 to 50,000 I have been buying them from a producer in southern Illinois.

http://store.timberlinefresh.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1829

Even in bulk they are not a cost effective food item, but they are exceptional bait for wayward chickens.

 

[Newfarmer36]

Most folks who get birds have a while to read and study up before they get them, you obviously didn't have the option so you are trying to learn as you go....so cut yourself some slack on the process. You have come to the right place to do research and get help, it won't happen overnight, but you will become more comfortable as you gain experience.
You can also use empty feed bags for wind breaks, since you are in the deep South you only need the extra protection part of the year, the rest of the year you need extra ventilation to avoid high humidity. A couple of feed bags tied to your door should last 2 or 3 months, by then you will have a couple more available to replace them as needed.

I would suspend a 2x4 laid flat on its side at about 2 to 3 ft high across the back corner furthest away from the door to provide them a roost. A 2x4 across the corner on top of the frame will give you a good beam to hang food and water from if needed, also.

I put branches up for them. Is this ok or do I need to take these down and put something else?

 

[Newfarmer36]

I put branches up for them. Is this ok or do I need to take these down and put something else?

 

[Newfarmer36]

I get mine usually from a wild bird feed / feeder / house store when getting them in small lots. Price charged is much less than realized with a pet store. When I buy 500 count, they cost about $8.00 per container. See link below.

http://www.birds-i-view.biz/

Odds are you are similar near you.


When buying them in bulk 20,000 to 50,000 I have been buying them from a producer in southern Illinois.

http://store.timberlinefresh.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1829

Even in bulk they are not a cost effective food item, but they are exceptional bait for wayward chickens.

Great!! Thank you!

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Lmbo!! Oh goodness!! Folks really ask that?!

I’ve been asked this on several occcasions and I absolutely hate it. Do men ovulate? No they don’t. So why would any male animal?!

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I put branches up for them. Is this ok or do I need to take these down and put something else?

You can leave the branches. My girls liked having branches in their run better than 2x4s.

 

[Newfarmer36]

I’ve been asked this on several occcasions and I absolutely hate it. Do men ovulate? No they don’t. So why would any make animal?!

Lol! Ok then! I guess that wasn't a dumb question after all!

 

[Newfarmer36]

You can leave the branches. My girls liked having branches in their run better than 2x4s.

Ok! Do I need more than what I have?

 

[Newfarmer36]

Most folks who get birds have a while to read and study up before they get them, you obviously didn't have the option so you are trying to learn as you go....so cut yourself some slack on the process. You have come to the right place to do research and get help, it won't happen overnight, but you will become more comfortable as you gain experience.
You can also use empty feed bags for wind breaks, since you are in the deep South you only need the extra protection part of the year, the rest of the year you need extra ventilation to avoid high humidity. A couple of feed bags tied to your door should last 2 or 3 months, by then you will have a couple more available to replace them as needed.

I would suspend a 2x4 laid flat on its side at about 2 to 3 ft high across the back corner furthest away from the door to provide them a roost. A 2x4 across the corner on top of the frame will give you a good beam to hang food and water from if needed, also.

Thank you! These poor birds aren't even coming out to feed today bc of the cold and wind. They're out of the coop but staying under the trailer next door.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Ok! Do I need more than what I have?

Unless you see them squabbling over the perches.