Recent content by DYEJOB

Went to visit and hand feed my girls, 8 of 4 different breeds, and found a single egg. We hadn't expected any until next month, August 2021, and had not set up Nesting boxes. All 8 girls usually clump together to sleep at night in the coop, even though there are roosting poles. So I was happily...

We scoop our shavings into a compost pile for fertilizer, it's amazing stuff since it's all biodegradable 👍

Thank you so much for posting this. First time chickens mama, and this list is so helpful 👍

I too am a newbie here. Yet never feel new! This site and it's members are AWESOME! Always ready to answer questions, if they have the answers. Don't be hurt if you don't get an immediate response, no one here responds just to respond. They are thoughtful and thorough with answers. Best group...

I think they are just too young to tell, so few folks are going to respond. ❤

I'm shocked that so many are voting for #1, when the colors are much more vibrant in #2. Good luck for which ever one you choose ❤

I know I'm late to this post, but it's always a relevant part of raising backyard chickens, so CLOSE THE DOOR! They will be fine, all night, in the closed coop, and then some. But they cannot defend themselves from predators intent on making them a meal. So if you aren't 100% sure nothing can...

Thank you for this brilliant breakdown. My concern was withholding food and water overnight. But that doesn't seem to be the problem. Outside is where my girls will find feed & water. Thanks again!!!

Leach, I was told that Golden Sex Link or Golden Comets are easy to sex, thus their name. When you picked yours up were you told they were female? If so, you can bank on them being female. I wasn't interested in roosters so I didn't get any info on them. But yours look like mine at the same...

They are Golden Sex Link chicks, which are female. Love the coloring 😍

This is the best response so far. Every one has an opinion. But what seems to be consistent through all responses is to KEEP AN EYE ON THEM. If they are noisy and stressed you'll notice it. Take action. If they are quiet and calm, they're doing fine. Make sure they have a draft free coop to...

It does, thanks so much ☺🙏

Sorry I can't take a good picture, the red light heater doesn't work well for pics. But their bedding (soft pine) is changed weekly, and spot cleaned when needed. They preen non-stop, but omg are chickens filthy creators 😆🤣? I tend to obsess and I may be doing that here. The sand bath sounds...

My 4 week old chicks are obviously growing in their adult feathers, but they look very greasy. Is this normal? I'm not sure if chickens as a whole wash in water, or not. Anyone?