What did you do with your flock today?

[PopoMyers]

That is absolutely gross! Rat poo in the nest boxes cannot be tolerated! That's my job on Wednesday. I plan on lifting the slabs I just laid and digging any tunnels out. If I can find where they're getting under the garden wall, I've got some anti rodent mesh to block the hole then line the perimeter of the run with it. IF I can find a way to cut it, I've had no success with either pair of wire cutters i have.

Must be some tough material! So far the the pavers are working. Evidence of rats digging, and giving up.

 

[ChicksnMore]

I don't envy you guys the rats or the cold! Brrrrrrr!
Well done @PopoMyers! That must have been very satisfying

 

[Shetland lover]

I hung out with my chickens and fed them. Same as always

A good day, then. Time spent with chickens is always good

 

[Shetland lover]

Must be some tough material! So far the the pavers are working. Evidence of rats digging, and giving up.

I figure if wire cutters won't go through it, rat teeth shouldn't be able to either. Stupid me threw away the instructions that came with it. I mean, who needs instructions to use a roll of wire? Me, evidently!
Brilliant news that the pavers are working!

 

[TropicalBabies]

We have wild weather as we are still dealing with the remnants of a dynamic coldfront. Glad I filled all feeders pre storm, also really glad they have proven to be weather proof. Flock is running at 100% again- hope this weather does not bring anyone down.
Got another call yesterday for a boy chicken! So if 1st call follows through that will be 2 LB boys well homed. Much as I love Santa I need to mind my flock dynamics. Also, the 2 pullets I have been growing out will be ready to leave soon too. The plan will be to hold onto them @ least for a few more days to make sure I send perfectly healthy birds and then if weather holds, as we have another front headed our way, I will do some handoffs.
For the last 3 days the surf has lost its crash and taken on more the constant sound of a distant jet engine lol. I am truly enjoying this weather. The chooks don't seem to mind much either except for being locked in the coop at night. Very unusual for us but want the wind protection as it is blustery. Did not tarp or add plastic this time and we did well. May rethink later... Seems the trees and sunblock have really helped to slow big breezes.

 

[kurby22]

View attachment 3354487We have wild weather as we are still dealing with the remnants of a dynamic coldfront. Glad I filled all feeders pre storm, also really glad they have proven to be weather proof. Flock is running at 100% again- hope this weather does not bring anyone down.
Got another call yesterday for a boy chicken! So if 1st call follows through that will be 2 LB boys well homed. Much as I love Santa I need to mind my flock dynamics. Also, the 2 pullets I have been growing out will be ready to leave soon too. The plan will be to hold onto them @ least for a few more days to make sure I send perfectly healthy birds and then if weather holds, as we have another front headed our way, I will do some handoffs.
For the last 3 days the surf has lost its crash and taken on more the constant sound of a distant jet engine lol. I am truly enjoying this weather. The chooks don't seem to mind much either except for being locked in the coop at night. Very unusual for us but want the wind protection as it is blustery. Did not tarp or add plastic this time and we did well. May rethink later... Seems the trees and sunblock have really helped to slow big breezes.

Those are some dark clouds! Glad you are weather proof and reducing the rooster numbers! I see Christmas lights too Although it's sort of sad you are selling Santa Grandkids might not like that hehe. Hope the weather doesn't cause a lot of issues for you!

 

[TropicalBabies]

Those are some dark clouds! Glad you are weather proof and reducing the rooster numbers! I see Christmas lights too Although it's sort of sad you are selling Santa Grandkids might not like that hehe. Hope the weather doesn't cause a lot of issues for you!

I think we are sending it your way. I just heard the news report on pending winter weather warning for the mainland. This was a fun one, batten down! ♡♡
Hows the flock miss kurby ♡♡? You ready for christmas?!!

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

I brought my 6mo old Salmon fav in night before last and she spent the day in a tent brooder. I just put her back with the flock. The reason I did was it was below freezing, and she was off by herself. She didn't eat much or drink much in the brooder. I will watch her from the back window today.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

I just brought her back in. She's not eating or drinking. She won't touch the eggs I made. I did get a partial tab of b-complex down her.

 

[PopoMyers]

I mean, who needs instructions to use a roll of wire?

Maybe Google it. Instructions may be online, or even on YouTube.