I buy untreated KD 1x3" lumber and cut it into chunks. They like these more than any precut wood that I've bought. You have to be careful that there's no sap on them, but I've only had that be an issue one time.
Congratulations to everyone! There were some beautiful animals there, and the judges had their work cut out for them.
I was happy with my results - two of my animals ended up on the table at the end, and the rest of them did well except for one, but I understand why.
Seriously, if you were the size of a cat, and that giant bird came up pecking its head and making clucking noises, you'd leave too. No food is worth that!
Missed you this weekend chickie.
There are windows in my chin room and I use natural light. I think it's important to have natural lighting as well. Every living thing has biorhythms that are linked to the natural light/darkness and are negatively effected when the natural cycle of light and darkness is interrupted for...
If the discharge is clear, doesn't smell bad, and does not last longer than a day or two I would think she is just in estrus. However, if it is white or yellow, has any odor or is excessive, she needs to go to a vet immediately.
Hmmm. I'm not sure you're ever going to know. Maybe talk to Dave or Jan at Nationals and see what they think?
My guess is male #2 since male #1 had been in with multiple mates and had not yet produced any kits. Do you have male #1 with any mates at this point just to see if it was just a...
Actually, you are more likely to have luck in introducing them if the new chin is young. The older chin will not feel as threatened by the introduction of a young chin, and youngsters have a "i'm a baby, don't hurt me" squeak which helps this along.