Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[Manningjw]

Had to share this picture of my serious first-time broody and her babies. I have learned that momma hens are a force to be reckoned with!

They certainly are! My broody hen even warns my dog to keep her distance from the chicks! She is doing a great job raising her little ones just like yours is.

That is a very pretty hen, is that a Welsummer?

 

[Duck Drover]

I've been looking up clear plastic tarps. They are really expensive. Where have people found some good ones for a decent price? I don't mind paying for quality but $180 seems ridiculous for a 10 x 12 park.

My husband brought home a large one from a worksite. I am not sure what it was used for initially but he rescued it from the dumpster. It is large enough to cover a carport frame and it has a criss cross structure for support so it is very strong.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I've been looking up clear plastic tarps. They are really expensive. Where have people found some good ones for a decent price? I don't mind paying for quality but $180 seems ridiculous for a 10 x 12 park.

Go to walmart they have a back in the back behind tools and camping
6ml 10x50 20.00 it is what I put on my greenhouse covering the front half

 

[Leigti]

Go to walmart they have a back in the back behind tools and camping
6ml 10x50 20.00 it is what I put on my greenhouse covering the front half

6ml is strong enough?

 

[Leigti]

My husband brought home a large one from a worksite. I am not sure what it was used for initially but he rescued it from the dumpster. It is large enough to cover a carport frame and it has a criss cross structure for support so it is very strong.

I have noticed that the strong ones have that crisscross pattern.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have noticed that the strong ones have that crisscross pattern.

The biggest thing to look for is it at least 6 ml
any less than that it goes to crap with the first rain

 

[Melkuda]

Sad week at our chicken house. The neighbors dog went under my house, under my deck and into my backyard and killed my momma hen. I am just heartbroken. This is the second hen this dog has stolen and killed in 6 months. The first time our fence had been blown down in a storm, and left unrelated for too long. . I take responsibility for that one. But to have it come in through a hole where the cat goes and literally hunt down my momma is infuriating. Thankfully I had some younger chicks in a brooder(kicked out eggs by another mom). My rooster that had been in total love with these babies is so down. He has slept in her nest box the last two nights. Just sad

 

[pennyJo1960]

Sad week at our chicken house. The neighbors dog went under my house, under my deck and into my backyard and killed my momma hen.

I am just heartbroken. This is the second hen this dog has stolen and killed in 6 months. The first time our fence had been blown down in a storm, and left unrelated for too long. . I take responsibility for that one. But to have it come in through a hole where the cat goes and literally hunt down my momma is infuriating. Thankfully I had some younger chicks in a brooder(kicked out eggs by another mom). My rooster that had been in total love with these babies is so down. He has slept in her nest box the last two nights. Just sad

I am so sorry for the loss by a stupid dog owner, the uncaring
lot has now created a dog that the law will need to stop. Meanwhile you have
lost someone very dear

 

[Leigti]

Sad week at our chicken house. The neighbors dog went under my house, under my deck and into my backyard and killed my momma hen. I am just heartbroken. This is the second hen this dog has stolen and killed in 6 months. The first time our fence had been blown down in a storm, and left unrelated for too long. . I take responsibility for that one. But to have it come in through a hole where the cat goes and literally hunt down my momma is infuriating. Thankfully I had some younger chicks in a brooder(kicked out eggs by another mom). My rooster that had been in total love with these babies is so down. He has slept in her nest box the last two nights. Just sad

I would be having a serious talk with that neighbor. The dog went onto your property. I'm very sorry that you lost your mama chicken

 

[SeattleSelkie]

They certainly are! My broody hen even warns my dog to keep her distance from the chicks! She is doing a great job raising her little ones just like yours is.

That is a very pretty hen, is that a Welsummer?

Yes, she is a Welsummer. I really like the breed and find them to be the perfect homestead bird for me.
Since they don't go broody much, I am appreciating what a good momma she is and will be keeping her for that purpose in the future.