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 Chickens And
Ducks in
Watauga, Tennessee
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Watauga Tennessee,
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. Watauga
Tennessee also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Watauga Tennessee, 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 Watauga TN.
Baby
Chickens Care in
Watauga, Tennessee
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Watauga Tennessee
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
Watauga Tennessee * 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 Watauga
Tennessee * 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 Quail Chicks in
Watauga, Tennessee
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
Watauga Tennessee 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 Watauga,
Tennessee Baby chicks are very
adorable as well as
hard to resist,
however it's best to prepare for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare first
by collecting not only the
appropriate materials, however
also the appropriate
understanding to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
simple, you just have to offer them with the following: A tidy as well as cozy
environment A lot of food and water Attention and also
love Environment Your environment can be a
simple box, fish tank,
cat service provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and also
coverings (without loose
strings!) to begin, as well as after a few weeks make use of straw over paper.
Note: Avoid utilizing only
paper or various other slipper
surfaces-- or your chicks legs can expand
misshapen. You additionally need
something to dish out food and
water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water
meal from the feed store, or a pickle jar
cover for food as well as an animal bird water dispenser from an animal store. Additionally, as the chicks age you can present a perch
right into the environment to get them
trained on setting down. Heat To
keep your chicks heat you need to
offer them with a heat resource.
This can be as basic as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design lamp from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile warmth
light bulb likewise function extremely well (my
referral). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
changed with feathers (which can occupy to 2 months). The freshly
hatched need a temperature
between 90 and also 100 levels,
and also weekly this can
be lowered by
approximately 5 degrees or
so. The heat resource should be on simply one side of the cage
to enable chicks a range of
temperature levels. The chicks are your ideal
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
other corner of your warmth
lamp, you should
reduce the temperature. If
they are surrounding each other under the
warmth (not simply snuggling),
you should put some heat.
Housekeeping
Tidiness is key and it keeps your chicks healthy and
balanced. Make certain to transform
the bed linen
typically as well as
always provide clean
food as well as water Food and also water.
Chicks expand quite quickly
which needs plenty of tidy
food and also water. Provide
sufficient in any way times and also inspect
usually to prevent thirsty as well as
hungry chicks. Chick food is various compared
to grown-up chicken food, and also it is available in both medicated as well as non-medicated selections. Feed chick food for the
first two months, then
switch over to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
and after that to a slightly
reduced healthy protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Dirt Some chicks prefer to obtain a running start on taking
dirt bathrooms, while others will not take
up that activity till they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
room, introduce a tray of sand or
dirt for them to shower in.
Focus and also love There are a
few advantages to hanging
out with your chicks. First of all, they will certainly probably bond with you and
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily and
see their behavior, you can
catch ailment or various
other problems earlier. Watch out for wheezing, hopping, or
various other undesirable
indications. Make sure to
likewise consider
their poop, as looseness of the bowels could bring about matted feathers and clogged cloaca.
Lastly, it is essential to look out
for social issues, such as the
smallest chick getting badgered. Empty nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently completely feathery
as well as its time for them to leave the
security of your home
and relocate outside right into a cage. Have a look at our
section on chicken cages to learn more
about coops and
correct coop habitats.
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