Posts by Rustywreck

I put a piece of carpeting in each one of the nest boxes. They don't try to kick it out and don't poop in it - seems to be working perfectly.

Quote:Originally Posted by Frizzledhen Quote:Originally Posted by Rustywreck One in particular tried to jump/fly up to the window sill, but couldn't quite make it. On her way back down to the floor she got hung up in the cord...

Quote:Originally Posted by jhm47 Why didn't you just throw the bread treat outside in the run?  That's probably why they were trying to get back in.I've tried luring them outside with bread every day, but they just don't like...

I was short on time and went to the chicken house to take care of their needs. I filled the water and feed, then went in to collect the eggs and give out the treats - 3 slices of bread. Entering the house I had the bread in one hand and...

I wish I had seen this thread long ago - it would have saved me much confusion.Since the site seems to have more female than male posters, I first thought DH meant "Dead Husband," then figured that wasn't correct so it must be...

The coup has vinyl flooring. Deep litter may work, I don't know; but here the ground is frozen. In fact it is frozen about 5 feet deep.  No matter how much they crap I can't imagine they generate enough heat thaw it out. If it is 70...

I cleaned the coup out today ahead of the -25 temps coming tomorrow. As has been usual, they jump and fly around, sqwauk like they were being beaten, crowd in the corner and are generally really annoying about the process.We go through...

Sorry to hear of your loss. Even though they are "just chickens" it would be hard to take.

I'm lucky too I guess. My 14 hens are putting out 12-14 eggs each day.Maybe their 50-60 degree coup helps.

I was just going to ask the same question.One of my hens (i believe is a wyandotte also) has a small area which appears to be pecked clean.I haven't seen any of the others peck her in that spot. She is quite mischievous and sometimes...