Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sorry Tink,did'nt realise you've been asked alot before!I now understand so thankyou for explaining xx Don't worry about it Tink doesn't, see I'm even talking for her now, sorry Tink :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 ......with young chicks ...........up to six weeks you need starter feed..............also the smaller they are ,the easier they can escape...........Many choose point of lay..........approx 16 To 21 weeks............. I don't think I'd ever buy day old chicks again especially having a young kid as they grow too attached and when they end up being Roos and they have to go it breaks their heart. Do you get snakes where you are Nick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) ...........there a few others doing it ................must be catching...............:shocked::laugh:... .........edit to say.........I miss the post I was replying to with havving to stretch to read..............and space to write.............forget to quote ............so often out of sync............. ............sorry tonyman ..........which breeds do you like the look of....? Edited September 16, 2012 by Guest16631 Add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't think I'd ever buy day old chicks again especially having a young kid as they grow too attached and when they end up being Roos and they have to go it breaks their heart. Do you get snakes where you are Nick? only in my pants Kate ................ok so very young chicks are a no no ....thats a good start........so aroundn 18 weeks ok ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Or the chicks come from India via Scam Post Kate do you think that post is scam ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 only in my pants Kate ................ok so very young chicks are a no no ....thats a good start........so aroundn 18 weeks ok ?? Personally I would after going through the tears, as soon as they are old enough to be sexed go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Personally I would after going through the tears, as soon as they are old enough to be sexed go for it what tears ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Saw one of these today and if we had a pond they would have been coming home, absolutely stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 what tears ?? From my youngest child when we have to send back the cockerals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 ..best to buy .......point of lay........or pullets........which are hens less than a year old..........most productive egg laying time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 From my youngest child when we have to send back the cockerals arrrggghhh ive had a chat with the stockest and she just told me to axe the head (as we have a pecker) leave upside dow for an hour , then maybe good for soup as these are 15 month old .........i have no probs with be heading ...........take heed Brit....lol x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 arrrggghhh ive had a chat with the stockest and she just told me to axe the head (as we have a pecker) leave upside dow for an hour , then maybe good for soup as these are 15 month old .........i have no probs with be heading ...........take heed Brit....lol x Oh I couldn't do that, I struggle even eating the eggs they lay (don't ask) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 the pellets , what % laying pettet do you use ....i have a 14% at the moment but i know its not enough .......also use lotw of scraps . my chicks will be very healthy ones indeed.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Couple of photos of the latest addition to the brood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 does anyone have any tips on making a nesting box , and when should it be introduced to the coop ,they only 7weeks ...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I've kept chooks for years.A really good book to buy is "Jackie French's Chook Book"which you can buy via Earth Garden magazine,book shops and probably the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) I've kept chooks for years.A really good book to buy is "Jackie French's Chook Book"which you can buy via Earth Garden magazine,book shops and probably the internet. hey Melza , i have two chook wisdom mags next to me right now ! plus one has a foreword by Jackie French too .........did you see my post "Sexing Chicks" today ,i added a picture as i think i have two cocks (i wish) .....took a few books out of the library but they dont say too much about nesting boxes , size ect and sexing them.............still a novice but educating myself ............thanks Melza Edited October 15, 2012 by tonyman missed the s out of chicks , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 hey Melza , i have two chook wisdom mags next to me right now ! plus one has a foreword by Jackie French too .........did you see my post "Sexing Chicks" today ,i added a picture as i think i have two cocks (i wish) .....took a few books out of the library but they dont say too much about nesting boxes , size ect and sexing them.............still a novice but educating myself ............thanks Melza You're welcome!Earth Garden mag used to be my bible,and they printed a letter I had written!lol Grass Roots is another fab magazine.Still buy both when I'm in Oz,old habits die hard!Jackie French also writes kids books,and I gave my grandaughter one for last Xmas.She's a pom (GD)and she loved the book!(her Mum's an aussie!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Tink , sorry not wanting to highjack the lovely thread going on for you so im asking on here ......my chooks choose to congregate two foot outside the coop each night and settle down for bed , i then have to lift each one up and put them to bed , how can i stop this , ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 ............I close mine in at night when they are new..........put something against the doorway........or close the door if there is one..........doesn't take too long and they go in themselves.............good luck with them.........tink x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 does anyone have any tips on making a nesting box , and when should it be introduced to the coop ,they only 7weeks ...thanks ..........I found its best to have nesting boxes from the start...........I put mine behind the perches.........that way it's easy for the hens to get in and out.........have also made a ladder................wood with steps nailed on...........will try and post some photos........have used old grocers boxes with some straw for bedding..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 nestig boxes , some tell me to use squire buckets but these are like pets now so i wat something to make them feel like home .......really need good ideas for nesting boxes ....i have a plank that i will use for ladder .......x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) here are the nesting boxes and ladders...........this is a new unfinished coop........sorry picture hasn't worked..........blinkin iPad........had a new computer for significant birthday ...........still trying to get to grips with it... will try again later.............need to copy and paste fron photo album............ Edited November 3, 2012 by Guest16631 aaaarrrggghhhhhh technology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Tink , im on back yard ect but they dont seem to respond to any new comers questions ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 .........this is the only Internet forum I am on.............do struggle with computers and no longer have emails.........which for many are necessary...............I find the local produce shop and livestock markets very helpful..............also some breeders will go out of their way to show you different aspects of chicken care.............I will continue to try and put the photos up for you...........old dell died......unfortunately...........will get to grips with this other one.............! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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