If they are cleaning up the food at every feed, they are starving. Why aren't you free feeding, they will not over feed, they regulate themselves. I keep feed in front of them 24 7 and never have fat hens. They all start laying at 5 to 7 months depending on breed.
I agree with that. By the time my lab was 6 months, she still went after chickens, her predictor instinct is overly strong. I have worked with her for almost 3 years, and she still salivates when around the chickens, so I make sure she is not left alone. I know, it is a bit of work, but I...
Wondered ow long it would take for someone to mention LGD. That is the only 100% answer to predators'. I had a /great Per, who lived in the barn and orchard with the chickens, never lost one in the years I had her. Do not get a pet, get one who has lived with chickens, or sheep, goats, etc...
Another great idea, I had considered vinyl also, went with the 3 coats of paint. I forgot to mention that I scrape the poop board with an old hoe, into a bucket, chickens do most of their pooping at night and are out in the yard during the day. Works for me.
great idea, I painted my poop board with 3 coats water based and I can wash it down every so often. It is paint that is safe for babies and chickens. I have 20 chickens and no smell as I said before.
Been using poop board under roosts for years, scrap it clean every day or 2, no smell at all. dump the poop around fruit trees, in fenced orchard in summer and in veg garden in fall and winter, till it in in spring, works great for me and no hard work.
Wow, I don't know where you are located, but I paid $15 for a Lavender Orpington 2 years ago, at my local feed store. Your prices sound like a bargain. Wish I needed more chicks, I would buy from you. Iam in the PNW. I just paid $12 for some Beilefelders, they are doing well.
Stick to your...
Wow, You remined me, yes, rabbits are such a great idea. We raised them, got the hutches for free, 2 does, had one buck in a separet cage, usually butchered a dozed young at 9 weeks. had more then enough to eat. The does are bred fairly soon after that, so more then one batch a year. Great...
I agree with that. When my family waas young, we were tight for money, because we both were in school. We hunted year around for rabbit and squirel, deer in the winter. We also raised veggys, saved the seed. Alway had something to eat. Not to sound preachy, but the black beans you...
I know this is alot of work, but, I mow with my tractor, belly mower about 2 acres plus and then winnow with the tractor after. Then I rake up the rows and dump it in the outdoor pen. Works great to keep things mostly clean. Yes, work, but I tellmyself I do not need to work out. And I am 84...