You could make some 4x4 pens with lift tops. Framework of wood and wired on sides and top. Nothing on bottom. They would be safe from predators that way. The disadvantage is that you have to put them in every day and take them out at night. I use on of these when I am growing out birds and...
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Just got some today at the local Feed store and for the smaller bags (4#). I paid 5.00. The 50 lb. bags were $54.00. I can't handle the 50# bags so I buy a couple of the 4# and keep them in different locations. I'm in the Lexington area.
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How old are they? You could probably sell or give away the roo for the cost of shipping on the BYC auctions. If they are purebred, that could work for you. Or take him to a chicken swap (which by the way are few and far between in this area). The other option is Craigs list.
Petsmart has shavings, KMart has shaving,.......they are easy to find and of course do not use cedar shavings as they are harmful to the respiratory systems of the birds. I saw the pine pellets used at the horse sale and my only thought was that it would be difficult to sift out the poop and I...
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So far I have six oprs. I predicted right because I was sure one egg was not good. They look great. The mixed group so far has one chick that looks buff and is pretty big. The maran egg?(copper) has pipped last night still watching it. One other egg ( light tan/pink) shows no...
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Thank you and nice meeting you also. I just finished doing some table top training with my 16 babies. I hope one day to show them but not until they are "soup". Do not know what I have as of now. I will look up the Green river show but if it is too far away, I will not go. Wish you...
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What's with all the OEGB birds?. The 2 shows I have gone to have been loaded with them. The auction at the show was practically all OEGB's. Am I missing something?
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It is a show with judging, auction, and swap. Judging starts at 9:00am. This is what I have read from the web site. I personally have never been there but it sounded pretty big.