Nicely done! :)
I’m down to about 20 OLD hens right now. I plan on refreshing the flock this coming April. I used to produce for sale, but now I just need a flock for my own use and immediate family and friends.
It really is fun, and not all that much work. I’d encourage anyone to give it a try. :)
ya know Diana, I buttoned my coop up tight, put in a brooder light, and brooded my chicks right there. I had an elevated feeder and water bottle I put inside, and they lived inside until the weather was warm enough to let them out into the covered run.
I figure when this bunch is ready for the freezer, I’m all set to brood a new batch of hens. I also put together an inside brooder, made out of an old Rubbermaid storage tub and a brooder light with a standard 60 watt lightbulb. I drilled some air holes, tossed in some pine shavings, and the week-old chicks were all set. All six of mine started out in the same brooder tub. I have it stashed in the attic for future use.
I’m gently moving a couple of the neighbors in the direction of their own micro-flocks....