I purchased 25 two year old hens about three weeks ago. I never really checked on them at night. Last night I did however, and they are not using their roosts. They all were asleep on the top of the nesting boxes. Should I start moving them to the roosts nightly? Or is this habit fine to be...
I've recently moved to a small acreage with a chicken coop already on the property. It's was already livable and I now have 25 hens but the walls and ceiling are dusty and covered in cobwebs. I know chickens would prefer a clean home but I'm unsure of the best way to clean up. It's made of raw...
Hey all! I'm a newbie here and to having my own chickens :) I live on beautiful Vancouver island in British Columbia and have a few acres where I now have 25 hens. I've read a few of the forums and they have been incredibly helpful so far and can't wait to learn more!
Here's to happy hens...