Recent content by jcskowronek

hey everyone! so i have 6 chickens that will be laying relatively soon... i just finished my new coop/tractor (which i need to post about! my brother engineered a wheel assembly that raises/lowers and steers so its drivable - it's super cool!) anyway i haven't done nesting boxes yet because i've...

Thank you! That is super helpful!!

I have had chickens in the past, and had a huge problem with rats. I live in Georgia and we literally and to have professionals come in and remove the rats. Part of the problem was due to our set up (the coop was right next to an additional building that lacked proper sealing) but I am very...

I had chickens a few years ago and heard of people using sand as bedding in the coop. I always used straw but I am intrigued by the idea of sand. Is it okay for the chickens health-wise? Does anyone use it? What is your experience?

Hey yall! I've had chickens in the past but that was a few years ago. I want to get back into it, and need help with designs for a coop/run. I want 6 chickens. I want to make a portable/tractor coop and run. It needs to be big enough for the chickens to be in it the vast majority of the time -...

those are some really good points.i didnt realize that people sucessfully brood in cardboard. learn something new everyday i guess!

i would recommend a plastic box instead of cardboard. if chicks spill water it will make a huge mess. they may also learn how to peck holes in it and escape (ive had it happen). plastic will last longer and has less chance of something happening. theyre also super cheap to buy.

i had 14 chickens, 3 of which were roosters at one point. I had no problem. i think it depends on the temperament of the roos. i had one giant, aggressive rir, and two silkies. the silkies bossed the rir around, and he didnt bother anyone. but as soon as one of the silkies left the rir got super...

does anyone have any suggestions on where to get a small, inexpensive incubator? i want to have one so i can hatch a few eggs from time to time. i would love something along the lines of the brinsea minis but i would rather not pay that much. does anyone have any experience with this one...

hens have all been sold.

I am downsizing my flock from 14 to 4-6. I have a coop already built but i want to make a large run that is predator proof so the chickens can stay outside at night if they want to. I don't have a problem with hawks in my current run (it is converted) but we have raccoons, coyotes, and even...

I have nine 1-year old rhode island red laying hens looking for a good home. They are fantastic layers - 4-6 eggs a week from each one. Metro Atlanta area - not willing to ship. 5 dollars each or 30 dollars for the whole bunch. Must go in pairs at least. Message me for photos.

unfortunately that area of alabama is a bit of a trip for me so it won't work. it is a great suggestion though!

I am looking for two 4-8 week old chickens. One wyandotte (silver laced preferred, not required) and one easter egger. In Atlanta, Georgia and I am willing to drive a few hours. I would rather not ship, but willing to ship a few states away if needed (depending on price, etc.) If you have...

thanks for the suggestions! I will probably wait a month or two to get the new chickens as i have three rirs that have just been added to my flock and i don't want to overwhelm the flock I will get one wyandotte and one easter egger! i really want an easter egger for the egg color (i sell...