There are definitely raccoons in Utah. Plus, hawks, mink and weasels.
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Can you give me the Sunnybrooke Farm info? Like where they are located? I might have a roo and if so I really need to replace it for my son. I'm thinking another chick the same age would be best. I hate to loose this chick even though it's a little quarky (he runs from us and squawks when we try to pick him up)
We would be interested in an EE, plymouth rock or another interesting looking chick that had a gentle disposition and good for Utah climate. Preferably a full size chick an not a bantam.
Anyone near West Jordan that might have an extra chick that fits that description that they wouldn't mind parting with? Our chicks are about 6 weeks old this coming Saturday.
Can you give me the Sunnybrooke Farm info? Like where they are located? I might have a roo and if so I really need to replace it for my son. I'm thinking another chick the same age would be best. I hate to loose this chick even though it's a little quarky (he runs from us and squawks when we try to pick him up)
We would be interested in an EE, plymouth rock or another interesting looking chick that had a gentle disposition and good for Utah climate. Preferably a full size chick an not a bantam.
Anyone near West Jordan that might have an extra chick that fits that description that they wouldn't mind parting with? Our chicks are about 6 weeks old this coming Saturday.
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In West Jordan do you know what predators we need to look out for? My chicks will be ready to go out soon and I'm trying really hard to put something together for them but it's been so slow going with this pregnancy. I don't want to loose any. I've become quite attached to them. We have 3 cats and 1 dog. So far they are leaving them alone but they are in a big box in my living room.
In West Jordan do you know what predators we need to look out for? My chicks will be ready to go out soon and I'm trying really hard to put something together for them but it's been so slow going with this pregnancy. I don't want to loose any. I've become quite attached to them. We have 3 cats and 1 dog. So far they are leaving them alone but they are in a big box in my living room.
I just bought six-week-olds last Friday. You can go to http://sites.google.com/site/sunnybrookefarm/.
She should have something that will help.
Regards,
Lincoln
She should have something that will help.
Regards,
Lincoln
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I'm not ready for chicks yet but when we are I will probably go to SunnyBrooke, I've been looking at her ads on ksl.
I believe it was last spring, she had some problems there with sick birds. I haven't heard of anything serious this year. If you scroll back to last year, you'll see some of the posts. My coworker got chicks from her last spring and some got sick. She did exchange them for her.
Personally, I wouldn't buy chicks from her, but to each their own.
I'm not ready for chicks yet but when we are I will probably go to SunnyBrooke, I've been looking at her ads on ksl.
I believe it was last spring, she had some problems there with sick birds. I haven't heard of anything serious this year. If you scroll back to last year, you'll see some of the posts. My coworker got chicks from her last spring and some got sick. She did exchange them for her.
Personally, I wouldn't buy chicks from her, but to each their own.
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Personally, I wouldn't buy chicks from her, but to each their own.
Any reason why, besides last year's sickness?
Do you have someone else you'd recommend locally that isn't a feed store, or is it better to look for people who home hatch?
Any reason why, besides last year's sickness?
Do you have someone else you'd recommend locally that isn't a feed store, or is it better to look for people who home hatch?
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I sent you an email...
I sent you an email...
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In West Jordan do you know what predators we need to look out for? My chicks will be ready to go out soon and I'm trying really hard to put something together for them but it's been so slow going with this pregnancy. I don't want to loose any. I've become quite attached to them. We have 3 cats and 1 dog. So far they are leaving them alone but they are in a big box in my living room.
If you're anywhere near water - stream, canal, river, pond - there'll definitely be racoons, plus skunks, various hawks/birds of prey and owls, mink, weasels, coyote, and even cougars. Our next door neighbor had cougar tracks in her flower beds this spring, probably following the deer that migrate through our neighborhood.
Plus dogs. Dogs probably do more damage than the other predators.
Just make sure your set-up is as secure as possible, especially for night-time. I've been super paranoid about it, but also have not lost any chickens. Our neighbors two doors down, however, are fairly lax, and have already lost two batches of ducklings this year. Our other neighbor lost 15 chickens to skunks. So I know predators are definitely in this neighborhood, but our girls are well-protected at night. I found all the info I needed to build a super secure coop here on BYC.
In West Jordan do you know what predators we need to look out for? My chicks will be ready to go out soon and I'm trying really hard to put something together for them but it's been so slow going with this pregnancy. I don't want to loose any. I've become quite attached to them. We have 3 cats and 1 dog. So far they are leaving them alone but they are in a big box in my living room.
If you're anywhere near water - stream, canal, river, pond - there'll definitely be racoons, plus skunks, various hawks/birds of prey and owls, mink, weasels, coyote, and even cougars. Our next door neighbor had cougar tracks in her flower beds this spring, probably following the deer that migrate through our neighborhood.
Plus dogs. Dogs probably do more damage than the other predators.
Just make sure your set-up is as secure as possible, especially for night-time. I've been super paranoid about it, but also have not lost any chickens. Our neighbors two doors down, however, are fairly lax, and have already lost two batches of ducklings this year. Our other neighbor lost 15 chickens to skunks. So I know predators are definitely in this neighborhood, but our girls are well-protected at night. I found all the info I needed to build a super secure coop here on BYC.
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I sent you an email...
Is there a reason everything has to be done by email instead of posted on here? It's helpful for new members like myself to have it here. I know when I've asked questions I'm referred to old posts and I never can find anything.
I sent you an email...
Is there a reason everything has to be done by email instead of posted on here? It's helpful for new members like myself to have it here. I know when I've asked questions I'm referred to old posts and I never can find anything.
What are some other places to get chicks that are not feed stores? Any around the West Jordan area? Preferably within an hours drive or less?
I would love some recommendations. We are most likely needing to find a new chick for my son preferably about 6 weeks old.
Anyone in the area want a buff orpington that is possibly a roo? He's a nice bird. Not aggressive.
I would love some recommendations. We are most likely needing to find a new chick for my son preferably about 6 weeks old.
Anyone in the area want a buff orpington that is possibly a roo? He's a nice bird. Not aggressive.
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