Recent content by shouts

You don't need hardware cloth higher than where a chicken will sleep in any given spot. They will try to reach and grab through a 1x2, but who cares if thats covering the upper half of a run? Raccoons can conquer almost any obstacle, and once they've had success in a location they will never...

The stated dimensions are deceiving - the have nest boxes on either side, extending the "width" by at least 2-3 feet. They should give more accurate dimensions.

That coop looks small. It doesn't give dimensions of the coop itself, but I'm estimating those roost bars at 3 1/2 feet wide with about a foot between them. 6 large chickens would be tight in there (I think they could only use two of those roost bars without staggering, and there's not even...

Thats plenty of space, as long as you don't have male ducks.

Yes the chicks will want a roost. A 2x4 is better.

You really don't need to worry (unless you have too many drakes). After raising- birds of a feather usually flock together. Chickens don't like the muddy mess, but they will tolerate most anything. The question is how much you want to put up with (I hate muddy eggs). I would make a pen for the...

Yes - I've done it. You just need a water solution as ducks need deeper water and will make a mess of it. I elevated it over a pan and used a cut-out milk jug. You'll have to clean it often.

I'd say 3 full-sized birds max. I think it's called the silkie for a reason- must be intended for bantams. Not even enough roost space for 4 birds, by the looks of it.

Not shipping? Local sales only?

Min mini advance (purchased 4 months ago) stopped turning, so I looked online. Looks like many people have this problem (motor dying). Seems they just overcharge for a substandard product. I went to the website and they threaten you will only have a warranty if you register within 30 days of...

To me, you can't compare prices to the store. Even if we charge $5 a dozen our eggs are much cheaper. They're not factoring in the subsidies our government pays them, the cost in having chickens are are full of pharmaceuticals, the cost in fossil fuels to get those eggs here, and the damage...

How many do you send for $30?

I've had it with my "cheap" $120 Farm Innovators one. Get about a 95 percent failure every time. Closely watch heat and humidity with calibrated third party device - same results so far. Think it's time for a bigger brinsea. Wish RCOM was a little cheaper.