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 And Ducks in
Eden, Utah
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Eden Utah,
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. Eden
Utah also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Eden Utah, 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 Eden UT.
Baby Chicks And Ducks in
Eden, Utah
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Eden Utah
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
Eden Utah * 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 Eden
Utah * 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 And Ducks For Sale in
Eden, Utah
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
Eden Utah 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 Eden,
Utah Baby chicks are extremely
adorable and
difficult to withstand,
but it's best to prepare for their
arrival before you get them. Prepare initially
by gathering not only the
proper products, however
likewise the appropriate
understanding to take care of
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
basic, you simply should offer them with the following: A
clean and cozy
environment Lots of food and water Focus and
love Environment Your habitat can be an easy box, fish tank,
pet cat carrier, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and also
coverings (without loose
strings!) to start, as well as after a few weeks use straw over newspaper.
Keep in mind: Avoid using only
paper or other sandal
surfaces-- or your chicks legs could expand
malformed. You likewise need
something to provide food and
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
dish from the feed store, or a pickle jar
lid for food and an animal bird water dispenser from a
pet dog shop. Additionally, as the chicks grow older you could introduce a perch
into the environment to obtain them
educated on perching. Warmth To
maintain your chicks warm 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 lamp from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb additionally work very
well (my
suggestion). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 until their downy fluff is
replaced with plumes (which could take up to 2 months). The freshly
hatched require a temperature
between 90 and 100 levels,
and also every week this can
be lowered by
roughly 5 degrees or
so. The heat source need to get on simply one side of the cage
to permit chicks a variety of
temperatures. The chicks are your finest
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
other corner of your warmth
lamp, you have to
lower the temperature level. If
they are smothering each various other under the
heat (not just snuggling),
you should put some heat.
Home cleaning
Sanitation is vital and it keeps your chicks healthy. Make sure to alter
the bedding
typically as well as
consistently offer tidy
food as well as water Food and water.
Chicks grow quite fast
which requires plenty of clean
food and water. Give
enough in any way times and inspect
usually to
stop dehydrated and also
hungry chicks. Chick food is various compared
to adult chicken food, and also it comes
in both medicated and
also non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
initial 2 months, then
change to a grower food (~ 17 %
protein) for another 2 months,
then to a somewhat
reduced protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Soil Some chicks prefer to get a running start on taking
dust bathrooms, while others will not take
up that task until they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
unit, present a tray of sand or
dirt for them to wash in.
Interest as well as love There are a
few advantages to hanging
out with your chicks. First of all, they will more than likely bond with you and
not run away as grownups. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily as well as
see their habits, you can
capture health problem or various
other problems earlier. Keep an
eye out for wheezing, hopping, or
various other undesirable
indicators. Make certain to
additionally take a look at
their poop, as diarrhea could bring about matted plumes and also clogged cloaca.
Last but not least, it is important to keep an eye out for social problems, such as the
littlest chick getting badgered. Vacant nest disorder So your
chicks are now totally feathery
and also its time for them to leave the
safety of your residence
and also relocate outside right into a cage. Have a look at our
section on chicken coops for more information
about coops and also
proper cage habitats.
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