Alright, a friend sent me this reel, so let's cut through some of the fear tactics... I know commercial raised poultry isn't everyone's favorite, but the one thing they do very well is biosecurity. This is what real #animalwelfare looks like. Good biosecurity plans in place, and actual knowledge about the diseases we're all trying to prevent.
As always, if you have any questions, leave them in the comments. I'm always happy to answer.
Take care,
Breanna
Alright, a friend sent me this reel, so let's cut through some of the fear tactics... I know commercial raised poultry isn't everyone's favorite, but the one thing they do very well is biosecurity. This is what real #animalwelfare looks like. Good biosecurity plans in place, and actual knowledge about the diseases we're all trying to prevent.
As always, if you have any questions, leave them in the comments. I'm always happy to answer.
Take care,
Breanna
T-minus five days before the first auction set of the new year!! It should be a good one - we've got a variety of quail and some pretty rare chicken breeds so far... Please share and spread to others, even if you don't consign or bid, getting the word out is half the challenge.
https://www.pipsnchicks.com/auctions
Get your lots in NOW if you want to consign - the short video will walk you through it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI3t7Ki-dzQ&t=3s
If you're looking to bid and buy, now is the perfect time to try it out on the practice auction. Here's how:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j-X_v-oCqw
I'll put together a report at the end of this auction so everyone can see the numbers on what species are selling for, average bids and prices, and overall stats.
Merry Christmas from our flock to yours! Hopefully your holidays were well spent with friends, family, and your farms. 🥰
Thank you to everyone who's played along for the past twelve days, it's been a lot of fun! I believe I owe you guys a song... (Don't judge it too much)
#Poultry watering system in the #winter! This is how we do it- it worked even when it got below -40. (Normally I have gloves lol).
Some notes:
-I use a 15-30 gallon fish tank heater. I think these were from Amazon, Walmart also carries them. These were $20 or so.
-We run a single tower (two water heaters and all lights) off a single split power cable. I did the math to make sure it wouldn't burn down or short out, just double check your voltage and amps on the heaters before plugging multiple things in at once.
-There is no fire hazard as long as the fish tank heaters stay under water. Make sure you always keep the water level above the top of the heater, or the heater will burn out. Use suction cups to hold it to the bottom of the waterer if yours floats.
-Horizontal nipples are the way to go (Amazon has them for less then a dollar a piece). Vertical nipples and the cups will freeze up quickly. Check the nipples daily just to make sure everything's running.
-This set-up also works with five gallon buckets or ice cream pails. For a gallon container, you want a 5-10 gallon heater. For five gallon buckets, a horse water heater costs about the same.
Hopefully this helps some people with winter struggles, as always, let me know if you have any questions!
Stay #warm,
Breanna
Pips 'n Chicks
Poultry watering system in the winter! This is how I do it- it works even when it got below -40. (Normally I have gloves then lol).
Some notes:
-I use a 15-30 gallon fish tank heater. I think these were from Amazon, Walmart also carries them. These were $20 or so.
-I run a single tower (two water heaters and all lights) off a single split power cable. I did the math to make sure it wouldn't burn down or short out. Double check your voltage and amps on the heaters before plugging multiple things in to one outlet.
-There is no fire hazard as long as the fish tank heaters stay under water. Make sure you always keep the water level above the top of the heater, or the heater will burn out. Use suction cups to hold it to the bottom of the waterer if yours floats.
-Horizontal nipples are the way to go (Amazon has them for less then a dollar a piece). Vertical nipples and the cups will freeze up quickly. Check the nipples daily just to make sure everything's running.
-This set-up also works with five gallon buckets or ice cream pails. For a gallon container, you want a 5-10 gallon heater. For five gallon buckets, a horse water heater costs about the same.
Hopefully this helps some people with winter struggles, as always, let me know if you have any questions!
Stay warm,
Breanna
Pips 'n Chicks
TikTok saw it first 😊
Little bitty babies
This #Thanksgiving looks a little different when I reflect on things. I couldn't be more grateful. Hopefully everyone gets a minute or two to just look back, look around, and be grateful today.
As my grandfather always says:
Faith, family, and farming. That's the key to a good life.
In case you're wondering how big pigs really are, this is Lucas! He's one of the teaser boars we run through every morning at Mann Valley Farm. Cody, the other boar, is just as big. When I say pigs can be scary... This is why. 300 lbs of muscle, attitude, and tusks is not something you want to tussle with. These guys are pretty well trained though.
Alright, let's just say I'm slightly roadblocked and have a long drive yet to go. Ask me anything!
Chickens, quail, business, raising birds, showing, livestock, genetics, personal, random, whatever goes. Help me kill the time!
Some of the best waterfowl at WI Internationals! All birds places best of variety or higher.
You already knew it was coming 😉 Pigeons are so weird, but you've got to love them!
See some of the champions from WI Internationals!
#weird #birds #pigeons #animals
