Well, unfortunately, over the past few months we have been plagued with Bobcats and now Mountain Lions, and our chickens are suffering for it. We’ve lost 1 layer and 2 pullets and one of our layers was mauled and hasn’t laid since. We are in the process of enclosing our chicken pen so that the buggers can’t get in, but the free ranging time has now been limited/and or non existent because I have to be out there with them or make sure our dog is out there watching them, which she has no interest in doing, so I end up out there most of the time. It’s been really frustrating and I’m so upset but not sure what else we can do…
Here’s some pics of where we live and where the coop is:
our property lines up next to protected land where deer are prolific, wild turkeys run loose, as do bands of coyotes, but ever since we (and I believe a few neighbors) have been raising chicken, we now have bobcats and for the first time in 42 years, a mountain lion, to deal with!
And here are my Chickens (Black & Red-the one who was mauled) & funny eggs:
Here’s a pic of a baby egg we got, so teeny tiny I had to share a picture:-)
Our pullets Rhodie & Eagle:
We’ve got another layer Red Sex Link, named Runt, a 2 year old Buff Orpington, who we call Buff, and two more pullets without names, one’s a Barred Rock and another Buff Orpington. I’ll post picks of them soon:-)
I absolutely love having fresh eggs, but sometimes the frustrations have me wondering if it’s worth it…and it really is!!!
Baby
Chicks In A Box in
Richland, Montana
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Richland Montana,
including Sussex Chickens, Welsummer Chickens, Turken Chickens and more.
Be sure to check out the Bargain Specials, as you can combine different
egg layers in smaller amounts and buy as an assortment. Richland
Montana also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Richland Montana, bantams for sale, ducks for sale, geese for sale,
turkeys for sale, guinea for sale, peafowl for sale, pheasant for sale,
chukar partridge for sale, bobwhite for sale, many different breeds of
baby chicks for sale in Richland MT.
Baby Chicks Buy in
Richland, Montana
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Richland Montana
catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await
the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and
different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to
their site and request one if you are interested.
Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs
that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2
pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros
and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in
Richland Montana * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large
variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best
selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens
available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of
both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money
and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose
all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on
chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the
breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Richland
Montana * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell
out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you
are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall
before their orders sell out.
Baby Chickens Facts in
Richland, Montana
Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Richland Montana is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Richland,
Montana Baby chicks are quite
cute and
hard to resist,
however it's finest to plan for their
arrival prior to you get them. Prepare initially
by gathering not just the
proper products, but
likewise the proper
understanding to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
straightforward, you just have to offer them with the following: A
clean and warm
habitat Plenty of food and also water Attention and
love Environment Your environment could be a
simple box, fish tank,
pet cat service provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and also
blankets (without loosened
strings!) to begin, and also after a few weeks utilize straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid using only
paper or other slipper
surfaces-- or your chicks legs could grow
malformed. You likewise need
something to dish out food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water
meal from the feed store, or a pickle container
lid for food and a pet dog bird water dispenser from a pet store. Also, as the chicks get
older you can introduce a perch
into the habitat to obtain them
trained on perching. Warmth To
keep your chicks heat you have to
provide them with a heat resource.
This could be as straightforward as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from an equipment shop, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb also work very
well (my
suggestion). Chicks need this
warmth 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which can take up to 2 months). The newly
hatched require a temperature level
between 90 and also 100 levels,
and also weekly this could
be reduced by
approximately 5 degrees approximately. The heat source need to be on just one side of the cage
to allow chicks a variety of
temperature levels. The chicks are your best
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
opposite edge of your warmth
light, you have to
minimize the temperature. If
they are surrounding each other under the
warmth (not merely cuddling),
you should add some warmth.
House cleaning
Tidiness is vital and it maintains your chicks healthy. Be sure to transform
the bed linens
frequently and
consistently provide clean
food as well as water Food and also water.
Chicks expand extremely quickly
which calls for a lot of tidy
food as well as water. Provide
enough at all times and inspect
usually to
stop parched as well as
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, as well as it is available in both medicated as well as non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
first two months, then
change to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
then to a somewhat
lower healthy protein feed or a level feed
(if you have layers). Dirt Some chicks like to get a running start on taking
filth baths, while others won't take
up that activity up until they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
unit, present a tray of sand or
filth for them to shower in.
Interest and love There are a couple of advantages to spending quality time with your chicks. To start
with, they will certainly most
likely bond with you as well as
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily and
enjoy their behavior, you could
catch ailment or various
other problems earlier. Keep an
eye out for wheezing, hopping, or
various other undesirable
signs. Make sure to
also take a look at
their poop, as diarrhea can cause matted plumes as well
as blocked cloaca.
Last but not least, it is very
important to watch out for social issues, such as the
tiniest chick getting teased. Empty nest disorder So your
chicks are now totally feathered
and its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your residence
and relocate outside right into a cage. Check out our
section on chicken cages for more information
concerning cages as well as
appropriate coop habitats.
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