My babies arrived today! I've been waiting for what seems like forever! 4 New Hampshires, 4 Barnefelders, and 3 Silver Laced Wyandottes plus the hatchery threw in 2 extra New Hampshires. So it'slucky 13. All seem healthy and active and have been eating and drinking! I'm beyond excited!
I'm working on setting up my new coop and run. Since I'm in sunny Florida I wanted to place them under a tree for shade. The only trees I have are oaks. I've read the tannins in oak leaves and acorns can be toxic to animals. If they were free ranging (which they won't be) wouldn't they be...
My name is Beth, I'm 62 years old and was born and raised and still reside in Florida. I live on 27 acres and currently don't own any chickens but will make my first purchase this month. I have had chickens growing up and a couple of times throughout the years so I'm not brand new to chicken...