So our chicks are in the brooder now (5 days old). We live in zone 9 for plants. I've built a chicken tractor from recycled materials and a screened run from PVC, poultry fencing and garden shade cloth. We live in a medium-density urban area. The area of the yard where we plan on housing the...
We're in Tempe too. Near Rural and Baseline. Just got our flock started earlier this week: four hens--an Araucana, Red Sex Link, Barred Rock, and White Leghorn. I'll remember your username and try to share info with you. We're getting ready for the transition from brooder to (one hot) coop in a...
Thanks so much for the advice. We're trying some treats out now. So far they're more scared of the new dish than they are curious about or hungry for its contents.
We have a small flock of four, between three and five days old. When can we start giving them treats? And what kinds of treats do people suggest? We are tired of startling them and would like them to look forward to us visiting their brooder!
Hi All,
We're happy to meet your acquaintance, to read the community's insightful and helpful comments.
We live in an urban area and are happy to join a number of local residents who are raising small flocks on their property.
K and I are first-time chicken owners who just purchased four...