Recent content by mediachickenlady

Good Morning, I seem to be confusing myself. I have chickens that are sneezing, have diarrhea and sound kind of raspy when they make noise. It's hard to describe. But...they're acting normal, eating and drinking, seem happy otherwise. I'm going out to purchase tetracycline for them this...

All my ladies seem to be acting normally. I just wanted an opinion before I start to panic. Thank you!

Hi all...now that the weather is going to start getting cooler I wanted to see what others were doing to keep their chickens warm. Are your coops insulated? Mine is not. I was wondering how necessary it would be or is there another way for them to stay warm? I'm definitely willing to insulate...

When I went out at 8:45 the girls were all snuggling together in the corner of their run. They were asleep. I did put them in their coop. It was sooooo easy with them being sleepy. I'll give it a few more days and see what happens. Thanks for the input!

Ok. I left them out later tonight. I'm going to check on them now. Wish me luck!

My son is four and I'm going through the same thing. I've started to actually follow through with punishments when they're needed. We do time outs. They usually work. Once he's had some time to calm down I try to get him to make the situation right (e.g., clean up the mess, apologize for the...

How old were your chickens when they started to put themselves back in their coop at night? I feel like a crazy person chasing around my girls trying to get them to go inside.

Thank you for the leads on where to get chicks! I think I'm leaning toward more silkies and maybe a few EEs.

Hi all, I've been catching up on posts since I introduced myself two weeks ago. This group is chatty! I like chatty. Anyway, I'm ready for more chicks. Has anyone had experience with Hoffman Hatchery in Gratz, PA? I want to pick up my chicks in person, this time, if possible. Thanks!

Stake, yes!!! Apollo is still there. I <3 their Stromboli.

Hi! May I join you? I'm in Media, PA. I have four silkies.

Hi all, I'm heather. I live in Media, Delaware County. I was wondering if anyone here knew of any local sources for chicks. I couldn't find much through google. I'm looking for Buff Orpington or Easter Egger. Thanks!