Recent content by thismama

I recently purchased two Brahma/Americauna barnyard mix Hens and they had thick scales on their legs. I assumed this was just the way they were... And now I realize they have leg mites! I've started the oil/Vaseline treatment, but my question is do I need to completely muck out the coop? I've...

IWould spend the whole time wording they were out of water! Lol. I know it was a rather silly question, but was curious if anyone had done it. I think I will just find a chick sitter!

We have 3 week old chicks (just 4) and want to go away for the weekend... Would bringing the chicks with us be too stressful for them? We would just load up their whole cage and all. Just a 2 hour drive. I'm curious to hear what y'all think. :)

It's gorgeous!

I am converting a metal shed into a coop and also live in a cold northern climate....should I insulate? Should I use hay bales as a form of insulation during the winters? What is too much ventilation? etc etc etc...

I am also in the process of converting a metal shed to a coop....and I also live in a colder northern climate....so I am wondering....to insulate or not to insulate?