Recent content by K2goatsandducks

I hope your girl is okay!! Mine was running amuck today like her normal self.

Hi there! One of my runners has been acting a little unusual at times. 3 nights ago she was already in the house on a nest when I was herding in the rest of the flock. Normally she'd be out and about causing a ruckus with them. I was able to go in and pick her up which she normally never...

Thank you! That looks a lot like what I’m seeing. I sure hope that’s what they are. I am going to be shocked if the red roost mites are multiplying so rapidly in the compost! I’m going to do the massive clean out just in case, but keep my fingers crossed that it’s more preventative. 🤞

Thank you so much! We are going to strip the run down to the dirt as soon as we get a break in the rain. I bought several canisters of permethrin powder to sprinkle throughout. I plan on leaving just dirt for a while and continuing to powder the run before adding shavings. I should have...

Hello, everyone! A few months ago, I discovered red mites in the coop. I have been treating with Permethrin and Elector PSP, and am finally making headway in clearing out the coop. The problem is that I am seeing hundreds (probably thousands in hiding) of mites on the ground in the run and...

Did he think it would work?

Sorry for the late reply! Yes! I’ll take some pictures today and attach them here. I got fence boards and used the same pipe straps to attach them. For some sections I screwed a 2x4 block on the other side of the doorway in order to make sure the boards were secure. The only downside is that...

Red mite resistance 100%. I’m a paranoid chicken mama, and while we haven’t had a red mite problem yet, the peace of mind in knowing it would be way more unlikely for those little buggers to chew up my flock would help me sleep at night knowing my birds were sleeping well too.

Sure thing!! I got metal pipe straps and used them to attach the wood frame to the top of the chain link. Then I used hurricane ties to attach the rafters to that frame. I used 4 x 4‘s with extra 2 x 4 blocks on the front side and just two by fours on the backside to give the roof some slope...

Thank you! I want to use a treadle feeder, but I have ducks and a cross beaked chicken who needs a deep dish to take her time eating… Have you heard of special needs birds being able to use a treadle feeder? I’d try it if it could work.

I can definitely do that. Thanks for the suggestion!

Oh that’s a great idea! I wonder if I could even find one for free on Craigslist.

Thanks. It is the simplest solution.

Hi there! We have rats, so we pick up food bowls in the evening, and we store feed in a couple different locations that are rat proof. We have treats and supplements in a metal truck toolbox, and we keep the open feed in a metal trashcan with a lid and bungee cord. The issue is that we have...

Hi there! We converted a dog kennel (+ a few extra panels) into a 10ft by 20ft run for our ducks, chickens, and geese. Here are some pictures of the process. I'm happy to share more details on how I designed it and what materials we used. We've had it for a few years now, and it's been fantastic.