I’m preparing the brooder for the new arrival of my baby chicks. I know I can’t replace the 3 Pullets that were killed because they were my 1st babies, that why I decided to order a different breed, stay tuned!
I’m preparing the brooder for the new arrival of my baby chicks. I know I can’t replace the 3 Pullets that were killed because they were my 1st babies, that why I decided to order a different breed, stay tuned!
Sadly I’m here to report that early this morning my chicken coop was raided by an unknown and unwanted predator. Unfortunately I lost 3 hens, 1 Rhode Island Red and Barred Rock from the 1st flock and a Barred Rock from the 2nd flock. To say I’m devastated is an understatement. All indications is that …
Had to put down some fresh wheat straw down for the girls, their run was muddy from all of the rain we’ve had the last few days.
On Monday one of my hens was making noises like she was laying an egg, I kept checking the coop all day, no egg. Throughout the week I made sure they had plenty food and water, so I played the waiting game. So today (Saturday) I scheduled the task of cleaning their coop out and …
We have success, the older and younger flock have a positive flow inside of the chicken run..The older flock was dominating the young ones, I was getting a little worried, they seemed to have the pecking order implemented on day #3.
Look what just came in the mail, First Saturday Lime insect repellent!!
I put together this new chicken run over the weekend, very easy to put together, you can find it at Lowe’s. Model #830056
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