Recent content by jillychickadee

Temperature would make a big difference. Obviously, if it is very hot, then chickens (and all critters) need more water, more often. I think you got very lucky. Maybe think about getting a guinea pig waterer that you can attach to the dog kennel just in case. My girls use a hanging nipple...

I would suggest closing off access to the nest boxes until they are roosting regularly. I did not open access to my nest boxes until they actually started laying eggs and I have not had any issues. Of course, the chickens will want to get as high as possible, so lower the nest boxes or raise...

5/29/2013 9:00PM