Posts by WildchildT

Got these three (hopefully) gals yesterday at a farmers market chicken swap. They all look very healthy, albeit on the small size next to my big girls. Age is estimated 20-24wks. Owner, I think was Menonite, said they are: Americauna,...

Sand in the run but not in the coop. I would think sand would be really messy and damp in the coop.   I did a TON of research online including this forum of the "old timers" who all nearly 100% recommended shavings in the coop...

I have seven chickens, 2 of which are Silkies all about 5 months old. A few days ago one (Copper) started crowing and looking very roo-ish. We have dealt with the crowing as his behavior is docile and pretty much hangs off on his own....

I live in Colorado (predator heavy: fox, coyotes, hawks, etc) and am a newbie at this whole thing. I have seven hopefully hens, five regular/large breeds and 2 silkies. We are almost finished constructing the coop and now adding on the...

Wow, thank you so much for the poo pics! My little 2 weekers were having stinky diarrhea on occasion and I was worried (being a new chick mommy and all). This cleared it up and I am no longer worried. Will give a little yogurt just in...

I just put a picture up of our new chickens on my blog. They are way too adorable.   http://theindependentant.blogspot.com/2012/05/welcome-home-girls-welcome-home.html   We are new chicken parents!