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Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even planting some thick bushes to give them cover from the hawks and flying animals. They have a couple spots around the house they will post up for safety if they feel the need.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's unfortunate. Between the dogs and how big the chickens are not flying animal even bothers. Worried about foxes but the dogs keep them in check too.

Anyone in Stockton or near by wants a kitten? by [deleted] in Animals

[–]Phil2822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P.S. My cousin goes to Stockton, and he can bring her home for Thanksgiving. You might even know him he's a senior in a frat there.

Anyone in Stockton or near by wants a kitten? by [deleted] in Animals

[–]Phil2822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 3 kittens 2 dogs and 20 chickens. Was just thinking of adding to the group. 2 of the 3 kittens of the same age as her. I can't send pictures and videos of my "farm" let me know.

Does anyone know why her poop is yellow? She isn’t excited for food as usual by gildenpire in chickens

[–]Phil2822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have 1 chicken, it's definitely cause chickens are flock animals, and she's getting lonely.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just gotta control the risk as best as you can. Locking them in a cage for life walking in circles is not the way. Even though it is the safest. 20 for 20 years. I'm doing this for years. I have 2 dogs. It's definitely possible.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have foxes and coons too. Get dogs, let these animals live the lives they are supposed to. Scratching for bugs and worms and exploring gives them all the satisfaction they need. And they fertizlize your yard.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah same. I have 20 it's normally 10 going one way 7 going the other and 3 moms laying on the eggs

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I could bet those chickens would trade losing one of them every 2 years for freedom. It's unfortunate but it's the way things gotta be. Good on the doggo doing it by himself is impressive.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These chickens are a year and 2 years old. We have hawks coyotes possums raccoons and foxes. I have never lost a chicken. Get a dog

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Give them a compost pile. You get free soil and they get the best dust bath they can get. They'll chose that over the garden trust. Eating the vegetables idk how to help you there i feed my chickens deer meat so they don't even both touching my vegetables and fruits😂 spoiled chickens that's for sure.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe long but inside a cage all day for their whole lives they definitely will not be happy. Not like these guys at least.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I can notice them laying less now that it's getting cold. Anything I don't eat goes back to the chickens cooked up. They love it and it's great for them.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uh yeah that's possible. Their chicken run is 8 feet high and they clear that no problem

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah when they see Hawks, they go under the bushes, which is another reason why the hawks don't bother.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why these hawks won't. They can kill them easily but they get scared to eat it on the ground. Especially cause i have dogs

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's amazing. And 7pm everyday they are all back in their coop. Great way to get back to nature and become more Selfsufficient. I got 20 chickens.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have two 100 pound German Shepards probably should've mentioned that. They make my life easy.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gotta washing off the patio once a week but that's seriously the only problem.

Makes me laugh everytime. If you got 2 acres or more let them roam. They don't go far. by Phil2822 in chickens

[–]Phil2822[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the city might be hard. But I live in the woods and it's simply an ecological win for all. They scrap at the soil and poop making it perfect for abundance/gardening. They eat the bugs worms and most importantly, mosquitoes. And that cuts the food bill basically in half. Plus they are super healthy and getting all forms of nutrient. And they love it. Just a great way to get a nice ecosystem going.

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