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Well, possums do keep ticks under control, but also have been known to eat eggs, and birds. They are mean when cornered, have sharp teeth. A friend once told me a story of one which had gotten into her coop, and she had to fight it with a shovel. Anyway, hope you'll find a way to keep it out.

The rain is a good thing to have. I remember one dry April noticing my rhody leaves looking folded, and then realized it had not rained in quite awhile and had to actually water plants then. It is also wonderful for the seeds and taters I'd just planted.

This year I bought chicks from Jenks Hatchery in Oregon, so they got here overnight. I have 6 leghorns in the mix, hopefully they stay healthy. I think TSC gets theirs from one hatchery, so it's not TSC's fault. Maybe a breed genetic issue?

You are definitely colder over yonder. We're getting temps in the low mid 30's at night this coming week.

Genetics are fascinating! Sounds like you have it down to a science. Please post photos when he matures.

Update: This morning I parked Ginger on her pad, and put her food dish under her head. She was able to eat on her own. Had her drink some, then off to church for a few hours. She seemed to be ok when I returned, but had scooted herself off the mat. Made her a sling, which she spent some time in...

Did you breed him yourself? He's adorable! 🥰

Still have a no longer used panel heater. They don't seem to need it, however, the roo got a little comb frostbite last year.

Last year invested in a 3 gallon one, but for me, it was very clumsy and awkward to fill and turn back over. Decided to just put the heater portion under the nipple bucket, and it worked out better. It also came with a 3 year warranty from TSC.

Oh, the wind was crazy, too! Cleared up by late morning so we let the kids out. Looked at the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast, and says we will have a cool and dry winter, unlike most of the interior US which will have more snow.

You're at the perfect time right now. I've had girls begin laying at 16 weeks.

Here's a story about these. This past year, I bought 6 faux eggs to thwart my egg eater. Recently, I took these out of the boxes, and threw 4 of them on the grass for the rain to wash off, as they were poopy, and left 2 in another nesting box. The damages were on the ones that were in the grass...

Now I am short, and have a few people who are regulars, who have to wait longer now. Before losing the 5, I was barely keeping up with demand.

Thanks. Have you thought to sell them? You sure have a lot extra, well, this year for sure. Next year the molt and slow down occurs. They keep for a few months if in an airtight container, refrigerated. I used to put my dozens straight in a plastic bag and tie it shut, back when I was buying them.

They will, if you remove all other water sources, then show them.

Haven't been here in awhile. Anyway, sometimes I lose this thread. Had 5 hens killed this past Thursday in the run that we thought was secure. DH fixed the weak spot in the fencing that we think the coons or other critter got in. I am nursing an injured one who was still breathing when we found...

Looks good!

Stay cool, everyone!

Same age as my rescue chick.

I rescued one chick from someone who rescued it and had no idea of how to care for it. I put a mirror in the brooder, and later a larger one in her run. She slept near it all the time until she recently got old enough to be with the rest of the flock.