Texas

[wday]

If I was closer to you, I would take them in a heartbeat! They are my favorite breed and I have a hatchery order of some coming in. I was searching forever for some and gave up and bought from mc murray

the roosters are very pretty hens are very easy to handle I have been enjoying them pretty reliable layers to..

 

[ShadowsFIAL]

the roosters are very pretty hens are very easy to handle I have been enjoying them pretty reliable layers to..

my faverolle hen was pretty reliable. My rooster was a real gentlemen, always giving his girls the best treats, and he was a great protector, and he didn't over breed his hens even though he only had three adult ladies.

 

[jab2you]

What do you do about all the water in your run and coop?

 

[ShadowsFIAL]

What do you do about all the water in your run and coop?

I would try to dog a drainage ditch from the coop, then I would put down some more dirt, leaves, hay, straw, shavings, sand. Whatever you are using to make the ground higher.

 

[WldFlwrs]

Not chickens, but still cute photos.

Pictures of our barn cat, Sidney, with our guineas. Neither she nor the guineas seem bothered.
Guineas were very curious.






Lisa
Grapeland, Texas

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

Not chickens, but still cute photos.

Pictures of our barn cat, Sidney, with our guineas. Neither she nor the guineas seem bothered.
Guineas were very curious.






Lisa
Grapeland, Texas

Tabby Cat Down. LOL

 

[orumpoultry]

Awe baby guineas!!! I need to get hatching.

 

[RustedOak]

What do you do about all the water in your run and coop?

I use the "deep litter method" in my open air coop/run using my fall leaves, grass clippings, woodchips etc. Never a muddy muck, never an odor and it gives them something to scratch and work through searching for bugs and goodies.

 

[jab2you]

I thought that was what I was doing by adding hay but it just made a wet mat! No trees around to get leaves (just planted some). Have to figure something out!

 

[Sunflowergirl]

I thought that was what I was doing by adding hay but it just made a wet mat! No trees around to get leaves (just planted some). Have to figure something out!

I used the deep litter method with the pine flakes. Even then, I would run a pitchfork through it about once a week to keep it turned over and so the wetter parts could dry out. I am thinking that maybe hay packs easier. Might try adding some of the pine flakes and giving it a good toss with the pitchfork. Also might mean you need to address some drainage issues, like making sure the water is directed away from around the coop. That could be as simple as using a hoe to pull some drainage paths that direct the water away or do you need some sort of gutters to direct it away? Hope this helps!!!