We'll give it another try when the local farm stores have chick days. And be more careful then. That pro guide extreme 100 MPH ultra brood pen is not very dog resistant.
It's a bummer for sure - I feel guilty for not being more careful about the dog. But as my English friend says, "If you've got livestock, sooner or later you're gonna have dead stock." Wish it hadn't happened but it did.
And just like that, all 7 are dead. Apparently our dachshund/min pin mix followed me in the bedroom, hid out and killed them all in less than five minutes. She's demoted from house dog while the jury considers her ultimate fate. I'm not much of a fan of chicken killing dogs.
I've got major hearing loss too. Bought some expensive in the ear hearing aids. They're tuneable via an app on my phone. They help but it's a long way from turning back the clock to hear like I used to.
The chicks have grown feathers on their wings and they can fly. Rapidly outgrowing the box. We have a collapsible mesh brooder with a zip out bottom on the way. It is needed!
Still 100% survival and think they will all make it to full chickenhood status. The question that remains is how many will be hens.....
Way to be such a survivor Daryk! Your friends and I'm sure your family are all very proud of you and the hard work you have been and still are putting in. Great to read and see how you are doing.
That's a really nice looking greenhouse.
Wrench ole pard, it's not about saving money at this point. It's a fun hobby and the quality is undoubtedly better than what you find at the grocery store produce aisle.
Pretty amazing how fast those little eating, drinking and pooping machines are growing. Getting wing feathers already that will be the colors the birds have as adults. They are fun and really very little trouble.
That's part of the deluxe package. Which for a slight upcharge is a great deal. The pro guide package includes two 5x7 color prints and one 8x10. Contact me for pricing.