Posts by dweder

If you are in a cold climate, be sure to use 2 x 4"s, with the 4" side flat.  They need to keep their feet under their bodies in the winter to stay warm.  Otherwise, you can use 2x2's.

Quote:Originally Posted by Ridgerunner If they have grit, yes.  I would not give them more than they will eat in 10 to 20 minutes, but that much will not hurt them.  They may be afraid of it for a while, but if one ever...

Well, I am also a suburbanite with chickens, so I understand totally.  Watch their poop.  Look for unusual droppings, like bright green or worms in it.  If they all look normal, most likely your poor BR had something...

The only reason that I can assume it was an egg laying issue, is because you seen her sitting in the nest earlier.  Eggbound or internal egg laying can be the source.  Just keep an eye on your others to make sure there is...

It could very well be an eggbound issue.  When was the last time she layed an egg?

I recently took advice from Dawg53 on BYC, and covered my outdoor run floor with 4 inches of sand.  This has turned out to be the best choice I've made yet.  I can keep it clean, it doesnt retain moisture and bugs cannot live...

I bought my door opener through "add-a-motor.com".  I had to build the door and can tell you it was the best investment so far!  I love the automatic door concept.It sounds like you have plenty of vents already.

I love your buckets!!!  Perfect nest boxes.

I personally keep both food and water in my coop.  I built a awning over the food dispenser so they can't poop into it.  I used a baby pig feeder and hung it on the wall.  I have a light on a timer to wake them up early,...

sorry for the duplicate  no clue how i did that