Backyard Chicken Farmers

[CliffB]

Well I went to the TSC but the minimum is 6 and I only wanted 2 more BR pullets so I guess I have to wait till the swap meet. My wife's friend gave me a number of a local lady that sells hens that are already laying so maybe I will luck out. Gonna build the coop Sunday. We put the chicks on the grass today and they loved it.

If you notice them start to eat the blades of grass you need to introduce chick grit into their diet. Treats can begin around 3-4 weeks but once anything other than Starter/Grower crumbles have been introduced the grit is needed. If they scratch around in the dirt for a bit then they will get their own grit but otherwise a small bag will be all you need until they are older and in their coop/run.

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Has anyone used a laser temp gun to see what the temp in a chicks pen is? Mine are like cats, they chase it around.

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Well my wife's dog ate 3 of the chicks last night cause my 3 yr old let him down there. Started the coop today.

 

[the_great_white]

View attachment 715261 View attachment 715262 View attachment 715266 View attachment 715268 Well my wife's dog ate 3 of the chicks last night cause my 3 yr old let him down there. Started the coop today.

coop's looking good!

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

coop's looking good!

Thanks

 

[GeauxLSU]

Off to a good looking start!
I notice the opening at the roof line. Mine is built with no gaps but has vents. For some reason I had a vision of wasps setting up shop inside. Did have one nest underneath. Glad I saw it before they saw me.

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Off to a good looking start!
I notice the opening at the roof line. Mine is built with no gaps but has vents. For some reason I had a vision of wasps setting up shop inside. Did have one nest underneath. Glad I saw it before they saw me.

I'm gonna fill it with "great stuff " and put a trim border around the roof. Still have a lot to do including the run.

 

[CliffB]

Laces_Out_Marino this weekend is the swap. Come down and pick out some replacement birds. Hopefully a few of my regulars will be there with a lot of Easter Chicks.

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Laces_Out_Marino this weekend is the swap. Come down and pick out some replacement birds. Hopefully a few of my regulars will be there with a lot of Easter Chicks.

When and where? @airx22

 

[Countryboy 1980]

Thanks man, I just wished Mcdonough wasn't so far away.

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