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 By Mail in
Kalama, Washington
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Kalama Washington,
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. Kalama
Washington also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Kalama Washington, 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 Kalama WA.
Baby Chicks Order Online in
Kalama, Washington
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Kalama Washington
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
Kalama Washington * 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 Kalama
Washington * 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 Facts in
Kalama, Washington
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
Kalama Washington 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 Kalama,
Washington Baby chicks are quite
charming and also
challenging to resist,
but it's finest to prepare for their
arrival before you get them. Prepare initially
by gathering not just the
correct materials, yet
likewise the correct
knowledge to care for
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
basic, you merely have to offer them with the following: A tidy and warm and comfortable
habitat Lots of food and also water Focus and
love Environment Your environment can be a straightforward box, aquarium,
cat provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels as well as
blankets (without loose
strings!) to start, as well as after a
couple of weeks utilize straw over newspaper.
Note: Avoid making use of only
newspaper or various other slipper
surface areas-- or your chicks legs can grow
misshapen. You additionally need
something to serve up food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water
recipe from the feed store, or a pickle container
cover for food as well as a pet bird water dispenser from an animal store. Likewise, as the chicks get
older you can present a perch
into the environment to obtain them
educated on perching. Heat To
keep your chicks heat you have to
provide them with a warmth source.
This can be as simple as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style lamp from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile heat
bulb likewise work effectively (my
recommendation). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 till their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which could take up to two months). The freshly
hatched require a temperature level
in between 90 and also 100 degrees,
as well as weekly this can
be minimized by
about 5 degrees or
so. The warmth source should be on merely one side of the cage
to enable chicks a range of
temperatures. The chicks are your ideal
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
opposite corner of your heat
light, you should
minimize the temperature. If
they are smothering each various other under the
warmth (not merely snuggling),
you should include some heat.
House cleaning
Sanitation is key and also it keeps your chicks healthy. Be sure to alter
the bed linen
often and also
consistently offer clean
food and water Food and water.
Chicks expand quite fast
which requires a lot of clean
food as well as water. Offer
enough whatsoever times and also examine
commonly to
stop dehydrated as well as
starving chicks. Chick food is different compared
to adult chicken food, as well as it comes
in both medicated and
also non-medicated selections. Feed chick food for the
first 2 months, then
change to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
and afterwards to a slightly
reduced protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks want
to obtain a head start on taking
filth baths, while others will not occupy that activity until they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
unit, present a tray of sand or
filth for them to wash in.
Interest as well as love There are a couple of benefits to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will probably bond with you and also
not escape as adults. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily and
view their behavior, you can
capture ailment or other issues previously. Watch out for wheezing, limping, or
other unhealthy
indicators. Be sure to
also look at
their poop, as looseness of the bowels can result in matted plumes and also clogged up cloaca.
Finally, it is important to keep an eye out for social concerns, such as the
smallest chick getting picked
on. Empty nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently fully feathery
and its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your house
and also move outside right into a cage. Have a look at our
part on chicken coops to learn more
concerning cages as well as
proper coop habitats.
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