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 Mail Order in
Clemson, South Carolina
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Clemson South Carolina,
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. Clemson
South Carolina also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Clemson South Carolina, 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 Clemson SC.
Baby
Chickens Eggs For Sale in
Clemson, South Carolina
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Clemson South Carolina
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
Clemson South Carolina * 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 Clemson
South Carolina * 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 Chicks Types in
Clemson, South Carolina
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
Clemson South Carolina 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 Clemson,
South Carolina Baby chicks are extremely
cute and
hard to withstand,
but it's ideal to plan for their
arrival prior to you get them. Prepare initially
by gathering not only the
right materials, but
also the proper
knowledge to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is relatively
basic, you just need
to provide them with the following: A
clean and also cozy
habitat A lot of food and also water Focus and
love Habitat Your habitat could be a straightforward box, fish tank,
pet cat service provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels as well as
coverings (without loosened
strings!) to start, and also after a
couple of weeks utilize straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid utilizing just
paper or other sandal
surfaces-- or your chicks legs can grow
malformed. You also require
something to serve up food and
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
recipe from the feed shop, or a pickle container
cover for food and a pet dog bird water dispenser from a pet store. Likewise, as the chicks get
older you could present a perch
into the habitat to get them
educated on setting down. Warmth To
keep your chicks warm you have to
give them with a heat resource.
This can be as easy as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile heat
light bulb additionally work extremely well (my
referral). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 until their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which can occupy to 2 months). The freshly
hatched require a temperature
between 90 and 100 degrees,
and also each week this could
be decreased by
roughly 5 levels or
so. The heat source ought
to get on just one side of the cage
to enable chicks an array of
temperature levels. The chicks are your best
thermostat- if they are concealing in the
contrary corner of your heat
lamp, you should
reduce the temperature level. If
they are smothering each other under the
warmth (not just snuggling),
you have to put some heat.
Housekeeping
Cleanliness is essential and also it maintains your chicks healthy. Make certain to alter
the bed linen
frequently as well as
always give tidy
food and water Food and also water.
Chicks grow quite fast
which needs plenty of clean
food and also water. Provide
sufficient in any way times and check
commonly to avoid dehydrated and also
starving chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, and it comes
in both medicated and non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
initial two months, then
switch over to a raiser food (~ 17 %
protein) for one more 2 months,
and then to a slightly
lower healthy protein feed or a level feed
(if you have layers). Dirt Some chicks prefer to get a running start on taking
filth baths, while others won't use up that activity until they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
room, introduce a tray of sand or
filth for them to wash in.
Attention and love There are a couple of benefits to hanging
out with your chicks. First of all, they will certainly most
likely bond with you as well as
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily as well as
view their actions, you can
catch health problem or various
other problems previously. Watch out for hissing, limping, or
other undesirable
signs. Make certain to
additionally check out
their poop, as diarrhea could cause matted feathers as well
as clogged up cloaca.
Finally, it is very
important to keep an eye out for social issues, such as the
tiniest chick obtaining badgered. Vacant nest disorder So your
chicks are currently fully feathered
and also its time for them to leave the
security of your house
and relocate outside into a cage. Look into our
part on chicken coops for more information
about cages and also
appropriate coop habitats.
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