Texas

[StelleKitten]

That's nice! I love the creosote poles. Those should last a while. I was thinking of using some railroad cross ties. GREAT JOB!!!

Can you use creosote around chickens? I've heard things on both sides of this and was wondering what people in Texas think.

 

[Fentressfarmer]

I think as long as they don't eat the post it should be fine! I used them because I get them for free! I have a very tight budget!!

 

[StelleKitten]

WAY off track here but thought it was too funny not to share! The article is okay but the comments are great!

It's BACON

 

[Fentressfarmer]

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That's nice! I love the creosote poles. Those should last a while. I was thinking of using some railroad cross ties. GREAT JOB!!!
[/quoteThanks my father in law and I have been working hard on it! Not today though it time for BBQ!!!!!!!

 

[StelleKitten]

I think as long as they don't eat the post it should be fine!

I used them because I get them for free! I have a very tight budget!!

Would the chickens try to eat the post? I have some that would love to use but I just worry if they will try pecking at it.

 

[Little Wing]

Can you use creosote around chickens? I've heard things on both sides of this and was wondering what people in Texas think.

I don't think an older creosote pole will hurt anything. They are gooey on the outside when they are new and will actually make a black ring on the ground around the bottom in Texas summers. I wouldn't use new ones at all. I've had creosote burns from fresh power poles. Once they are a few years old it's much better. fentressfarmer's look just right. I know some people won't even use pressure treated wood. As long as they are not eating it, I'm not real worried about it.

 

[Cockle-Dood]

So the first batch of 9 is officially outside!!! Hooray! Rogged the top of the coup with some more hinges so incan get in. Got a 3ish gallon waterer and. 5lb feeder in the run!! Will def take some pics once the chickens get settled in...only 5 have ventured to run so far!

Now gotta clean up all my tools, scattered all over the yard. Ugh!

 

[StelleKitten]

I don't think an older creosote pole will hurt anything. They are gooey on the outside when they are new and will actually make a black ring on the ground around the bottom in Texas summers. I wouldn't use new ones at all. I've had creosote burns from fresh power poles. Once they are a few years old it's much better. fentressfarmer's look just right. I know some people won't even use pressure treated wood. As long as they are not eating it, I'm not real worried about it.

Okay. Just to make sure they aren't still sticky. Got it.

So the first batch of 9 is officially outside!!! Hooray! Rogged the top of the coup with some more hinges so incan get in. Got a 3ish gallon waterer and. 5lb feeder in the run!! Will def take some pics once the chickens get settled in...only 5 have ventured to run so far!

Now gotta clean up all my tools, scattered all over the yard. Ugh!

Yay! *waits oh so not patiently for new pics to peek at)

 

[Cockle-Dood]

snapped some pics, every body finally made it to the run and started doing their chicken things...was hilarious when they saw their first flying insect! lol!! Attempting to post pics but getting some server error...will keep trying! stay tuned!

 

[yinepu]

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I'll hold you to that!

I do know of a breeding ground for them not too far from my home.. but the guy who owns the barn where they nest isn't very fond of people bothering the buzzards..

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yeah they are.. I love watching all the large birds fly (and I even like seagulls.. so how's that for weird.. lol).