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About three months ago, one hen starting losing feathers (down to skin) on her abdomen and vent area. Now, three others are starting the same thing. All of the hens are very active though and healthy. What is the problem and what is the cure?

About three months ago, one hen starting losing feathers (down to skin) on her abdomen and vent area. Now, three others are starting the same thing. All of the hens are very active though. What is the problem and what is the cure?

I have a 4’x 5’ coop, with a side door at waist height. I open the door and remove the droppings every 3 days using a small kitty scoop. The pine shavings are 2-3 inches deep and there are three roosting poles. I have been sick for two weeks and could not do the cleaning. The droppings and the...

I have a 4’x 5’ coop, with a side door at waist height. I open the door and remove the droppings every 3 days using a small kitty scoop. The pine shavings are 2-3 inches deep and there are three roosting poles. I have been sick for two weeks and could not do the cleaning. The droppings and the...

May I ask the price? I saw the same one at AGWAY and it retails for $1100.00 but without the wheels. You are correct-the construction is outstanding, the inside very spacious, and the hardware is top of the line. I wish you the best with your new hen house and your entire "chicken experience. If...

Thank you! I should have told you that I have three roosts in the coop as well as a ladder type roost in the run which they love to sit on inespecially the morning.

I have eight, 17 week old hens who are all the same age and have been raised together since birth. At 12 weeks old, I put them out into their coop/run. During most days, I allow them to free range which they love. On some days, when I am not around, they stay in their 8'x9' run which has a roost...

Welcome! Where are you located in New York? Have you set up a coop? How do you like the chicken experience so far?

I have eight hens in a 9'x9' run. I let them free range for about one - two hours per day. At about 6:30 P.M., they go into the coop and come out at about 6:30 A.M. The coop has pine shavings in it which I remove the droppings from every other day, yet keep the pine shavings in it (deep liter...

Hello cajunchik, What a pleasure to hear from you. Yes, I did receive the coop and run. I ordered the 9' A- Frame Run. It is so large, that I built a roost in one section that the 8 chickens love to sit on during the day. You are correct; the chickens provide entertainment and joy throughout the...

MY COOP IS A 4' X 5'. THE RUN IS 9' X 12' . THE COOP IS 22'' OFF THE GROUND . ALL ARE ENCLOSED WITH 1/2" HARDWARE CLOTH.THE COOP PROVIDES SHELTER UNDERNEATH FROM THE ELEMENTS SO I HANG THE FEEDER AT SHOULDER/BEAK HEIGHT. THE WATERER IS ON A PEDESTAL AT SHOULDER/BEAK HEIGHT ALSO, BUT IT LOCATED...

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Hi Jennifer, If you plan to be in the Sag Harbor area, by all means, please stop by and look at my coop and run and peeps! I will have the six week old chicks in the coop and run (hopefully) by 4-26-13. Currently, the chicks are creating, dust, anarchy, and a mess in the brooder.As soon as the...

Lalany, Thank you for your information and guidance - Joseph

Good afternoon IRISCHICK, I really like that photo. If I can offer any advise let me know. I am new to this, but have done extensive research, received my coop last week and ready to put the chicks out in a week or two. Take care.