Hello all - so glad I found this thread. I was an active user of the East TN thread that Bairo started until it got shot down. Not sure why it did, but I'm glad there's one closer to me. I see some familar names on here!
I live in Ooltewah and have been a 'chicken farmer' (as I've been...
Thanks Rodney - I've got incubating on the horizon. Must first make a space in the basement to keep them until they are outside worthy....it's on my to do list.
Not sure if I want to build my first one. Would rather know that I'm doing something wrong that to second guess my building skills.
Rodney - you're too nice! Thanks, but you and I both know the luck of the draw wasn't anyting you could control. I appreciate the offer. I'm not incubating yet. Looking into it, but havn't done enough research to find the best method/tools to do it. I'll get some more hens after I find a...
Hey guys! It's been awhile. Been quite busy and haven't stopped by to lurk around. I've got a problem I'm hoping some of you locals can help me out with. I got my starter flock from Bairo and I'm happy to report all the birds are healthy and growing well! I'm not so happy to report that...
Yay! I still have all my chickens after their first venture out to free range for awhile! I was soooo worried that they would spread out and wander off into the woods, but for the most part they stayed in a tight little chicken wad. Right on cue at 7pm, they all started heading back to the...
So I don't check this thread for 4 days and there are over 375 posts! I think I'm caught up...My son and I have named all the chickens we got a few weeks ago and are becoming used to us invading their space. They all come running/flying to us to see what type of treats we've brought them...
Yes, they are the ones I got from Rodney. Two Marans and 7 Welsummer or Welsummer cross. So I've had them for just over a week. Would you wait longer or take your chances this soon?
The girls are slowly becoming more accustomed to my son and I hanging around. They've come to realize that the cup I carry down there that has just a little bit of scratch grains in it is the calling card to come over. A few shakes of the cup and they all come running over. They are all...
Hehe...guess i should look over my typing! Thanks for the info. I checked out the poop page and yes - it must be ceacal poo.
Bear with me; I'm learning. :)
So I have a question about poo....don't know anywhere else I could start a sentence like that and it be ok. :) I have a welsummer X EE pullet and I'm concerned it might not be feeling well. She acta OK, but poo the color of light carmel and the consistancy of eatered down pudding just doesn't...
I bought this unit to run a couple hot wires around my chicken pen, coop and run. I've yet to work up the nerve to touch the wire to see how much of a shock it gives you, by my ohm meter says it's plenty! Instructions are easy to follow. Came with appropriate padding so that the unit arrived...
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