South Carolina

[Pater est Pullis]

Woo! This changeover of the website has really messed me up with following threads or participating much over here at BYC. I love seeing the recent banter though

I just set my first batch of the year tonight, so should have some chicks for Valentine's Day. If anyone is near Holly Hill, I should have some naked necks, and possibly naked neck easter eggers! I'm so excited!

As for the litter discussion, I'm still doing the deep litter method. My coops are on a dirt floor and sand just isn't my thing.

And for funsies - photos!

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Nice coop lpyrbby
Any home brewers in your household?

 

[Pater est Pullis]

I've been curious about adding material to my run, but, it's basically 20x30. I suppose I could just set bales out and let the birds work them loose themselves. Hmm...

Does it ever seem to get slick after a rain, or does it seem to pack down a bit?

My run is similar in size, plant material can get slick, but not for long, I broadcast throw scratch, daily, and the girls turn it, getting it to dry. The key is drainage, my yard is mostly sand, so water drains relatively quick. I get the compacted bales at TSC, spreading half on the 1st, and the rest on the 15th.

 

[lpyrbby]

Nice coop lpyrbby
Any home brewers in your household?

How'd ya guess???

My husband doesn't anymore, since we moved and money/time got a little tighter, but his knowledge helped with chicken things, and for that, I'm thankful!

 

[Pater est Pullis]

How'd ya guess???

My husband doesn't anymore, since we moved and money/time got a little tighter, but his knowledge helped with chicken things, and for that, I'm thankful!

I'm a brewer, I recognized the brew bucket, you were using for your waterer. The knowledge does come in handy.

 

[Chickassan]

Every two to three weeks, just depends on the weather and poop situation.

Hey Chickassan, how often do you put fresh alfalfa out? I refresh twice a month.

 

[Victoria Thompson]

Spartanburg, neighbor!

 

[Pater est Pullis]

Spartanburg, neighbor!

Welcome to the thread Victoria.

 

[Sugarhead]

Welcome to the flock Victoria! Glad to have you join us !

 

[Victoria Thompson]

Welcome to the flock Victoria! Glad to have you join us !

Thank you! Y'all are very knowledgeable & I appreciate that.

 

[Tiffanymarie146]

ISO Narragansett Turkey, poults or eggs