Recent content by John01

I put my 4 9 week old hens in the coop with my 15 month old hens on Sunday. Its been looking pretty ugly with a lot of bullying and it seems like they corner the little ones & keep them away from food & water. When I get home I let the older ones out to free range and make sure the little ones...

I have 5 hens that are going to be a year old in February, I had 6 but a Hawk got one! Anyways if I were to get 2 chicks, when could I join them with the flock and will they accept them? If you want to see the hawk eating my Plymouth rock go to youtube

Will they give any kind of signs (actions, behavior, demeanor, etc...) that they are about to start laying?

Thank you, I did build it myself from a set of plans I bought. I have 2 RIR, 2 Plym Rocks, 1 Buff Orph., and 1 Gold Lace Wyandotte So how about if I put a 75 watt bulb in the sleeping quarters. They're just getting too big, smelly, and noisy for my basement...

My chicks are 7 weeks old today. I'm in MA and its 50 to 60 deg. lately during the days and 30's at night. Can they be put outdoors yet into their home shown below? Also I plan to keep the feed & water in the caged in area, is it ok to shut them in at night away from the feed and water?

This is a 6 week old Golden Laced Wyandotte, its supposed to be a she but someone has put some doubt in my mind...

Coming up on 6 weeks now, here are some more pics of the GLW. Is it a hen or cockerel?

There is pink already in the comb of the GLW but no ridges or bumps that form the comb - just smooth? Also it seems to be the most shy and gentle of the 6

Yes I built an axle with wheels, I'll post that pic later...

My pictures Rock #1 Rock #2 Buff Red #1 Red #2 Golden Lace Dot

This is my playhouse coop

I bought the plans, studied them with the pictures and built the coop. Very simple & nice looking when done. I'll post my pics later. I did have trouble finding the roof materials and the 1" wire at 1st but after some digging around I found sources. I put about $500 into it. John

At 5 weeks old are there any sure fire signs of Rooster vs. Pullet? John

I built a nice little coop for 5 chicks with one nest box. Well they sent me 6 chicks & all are thriving. Does this push me over the limit, should I add a second nest box? john

I've been treating my chicks every so often with frozen corn. I was wondering if frozen peas and or carrots are ok for chicks? John