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 For Sale Online in
Alva, Wyoming
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Alva Wyoming,
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. Alva
Wyoming also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Alva Wyoming, 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 Alva WY.
Baby Chicks Price in
Alva, Wyoming
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Alva Wyoming
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
Alva Wyoming * 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 Alva
Wyoming * 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 Online in
Alva, Wyoming
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
Alva Wyoming 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 Alva,
Wyoming Baby chicks are very
charming and
challenging to stand up to,
yet it's finest to prepare for their
arrival prior to you get them. Prepare first
by compiling not only the
correct products, but
additionally the correct
expertise to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
basic, you merely should give them with the following: A tidy and warm
environment Lots of food and also water Interest as well as
love Environment Your habitat can be a basic box, fish tank,
cat carrier, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and
coverings (without any loosened
strings!) to start, and also after a few weeks utilize straw over newspaper.
Keep in mind: Avoid making use of only
paper or various other slipper
surfaces-- or your chicks legs can expand
malformed. You also need
something to serve up food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed shop, or a pickle jar
lid for food as well as a pet dog bird water dispenser from a pet shop. Likewise, as the chicks age you can introduce a perch
into the habitat to get them
educated on setting down. Heat To
maintain your chicks heat you need to
give them with a heat source.
This could be as basic as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style lamp from an equipment shop, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb also work very
well (my
suggestion). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 till their downy fluff is
changed with plumes (which could use
up to two months). The newly
hatched out need a temperature
in between 90 as well as 100 levels,
and each week this can
be minimized by
about 5 levels approximately. The heat source ought
to get on simply one side of the cage
to enable chicks a range of
temperatures. The chicks are your best
thermostat- if they are concealing in the
opposite edge of your warmth
light, you should
minimize the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each other under the
heat (not just snuggling),
you have to put some heat.
Home cleaning
Cleanliness is key as
well as it maintains your chicks healthy and
balanced. Make certain to transform
the bed linen
typically and
constantly offer clean
food and water Food and water.
Chicks grow quite quickly
which requires a lot of clean
food and also water. Offer
enough in any way times as well
as examine
commonly to avoid dehydrated as well as
hungry chicks. Chick food is different than grown-up chicken food, and it can be found in both medicated and
also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
first two months, after that
change to a grower food (~ 17 %
protein) for an additional 2 months,
and afterwards to a slightly
reduced healthy protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Dirt Some chicks prefer to get a running start on taking
dirt bathrooms, while others won't take
up that activity till they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
unit, introduce a tray of sand or
filth for them to wash in.
Interest and also love There are a
few advantages to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will certainly more than likely bond with you and
not flee as adults. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily and
see their actions, you can
catch ailment or other troubles earlier. Keep an
eye out for wheezing, limping, or
various other harmful
indicators. Make certain to
additionally check out
their poop, as looseness of the bowels can result in matted feathers as well
as clogged cloaca.
Lastly, it is necessary to keep an eye out for social concerns, such as the
smallest chick getting teased. Empty nest disorder So your
chicks are currently fully feathery
and its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your home
and move outside into a cage. Look into our
area on chicken cages to find out
more
regarding cages and also
proper cage environments.
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