I know this is an old thread, but it seems like a really interesting idea.
This is probably one of the things I'd be most worried about with a system like this.
Has anybody else built something similar to this?
Thanks!
Our hawks aren't super aggressive, but enough that if left completely open we'd lose some of our smaller girls. I want to believe that a really light-weight tunnel would be sufficient for basic protection during the day.
I'll need to think on this a bit more to consider the pros/cons.
Wait, what? This is a thing?
Coffee grounds for chicken coop bedding?!?!
I've picked-up spent coffee ground from Starbucks in the past to use in my compost, but never thought about using it for bedding.
I guess I'm a bit worried about any potential negative side effects of caffeine, etc. (as...
I love this idea and the pics!
I was going to build a chicken tractor to let my girls explore around the yard and do some weed-abatement, but
1) We have a problem with red-tailed hawks and their love of chicken meat.
2) I didn't want to have to worry about food, water, and getting them back...
This is GREAT info!!!
Based on what I've read in this thread, it seems like the top 20 duck treats are probably:
Peas
Bok Choy
Floating Koi Food
Cat fish Food
Tomatoes
Grapes (Red or green, halved)
Corn
Lettuces (Romaine, Bib, Butter, Radicchio, etc.)
Worms/night crawlers/mealworms
Feeder...