Recent content by ChickNhood

Mine are the same way with dog food...hide it or it will get ate...chickens are very smart birds and will find a way to steal em some

I purchased garden netting from walmart and stretched over the run... Wprks great and was 7 bucks for 14 x14

I used chicken,wire on windows and vent openings and use goor ole fashioned chain line for the run...no arracks yet!... In central illinois

I think chickens have sence of not neccesarily racism to them but diffinately discriminate towards birds that look, soind , or appear diffrent fromthemselves... Birds of a feayher will always flock together

Ive never experienced a molt my self but the blood comcerns me... Other than that id say nornal molt... Side note: I love ,y isa brown..she layed 47 day streight

You could use oyster shell as grit but your chcikens may get calcium the simply dont need... I always have grit and oyster shell available free choice.... No raw potatoe peels are not healty... Consult the treat chart under the learning center tab for a complete list! Ps...they love pumpkin...

Age and breed please

The loss of light may have forced molt...any signs of molt?

I wouldnt consider it abusive...simply decipline... You have to teach your hens that u are their rooster and to follow your rules... Then all will be well

I thought baby dancing was age appropriate.... Darn

I would build a 4x8 just for the simple fact thats how big ur plywood comes in... Alot less waste and less cutting for those who arent good with a tape measure

At my house we call it: Baby dancing Pillow wrestling Gettin down and dirty Bumpin uglies Doing the "you know" There are many names ;-)

I think the spray bottle is a great idea for being noisy....with that being said when they are being calm and quite that is when the reward should be given...only give treats when the are calm quite and docile! Hope this helps!

Good question...answer please!

To stop from singing you could use a bolt or even a dowell rod ran through the upper suppou could use cardboard or get ya some nice panelling and cut to fit... You will want to ensude it is free from drafts so something soldid will workorts straight into the cradle... To elimante the space...