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I built this chicken tractor coop for some friends of mine. I'm not charging them but was curious what you guys thought it was worth?

Last year when I ordered my chicks from IDEAL I recieved extra chickens for warmth. They were all Black Australorp roos. This year I assumed they would be the same and when they arrived, they were all yellow/gold like buff orphintons look. Does anybody know what flavor chicks IDEAL is using...

Ive been running a lamp in my coop over the last month to serve several purposes. (egg production, heat for the chickens, and to keep the water thawed) I noticed now that when I turn the light off they stay in the run all night. Its like darkness caught them off gaurd and they couldnt find the...

I have a white leghorn that I removed from my coop today because she became ill. Im not sure she is going to make it. My friend has her sister and wants to get rid of her. If I were to put my friends chicken in my coop in place of mine (they look identical) would the other chickens know the...

This morning I found my 6 month old leg horn lying in the run. The other chickens were stepping on her and she let me walk right up and pick her up. She is very lethargic and will not eat or drink. She appears to just stand and stare. Her comb looks wilted not the vibrant red it should be...

Ok...heres the deal. I have 5 chicks that are 8 weeks old. We moved into the new coop a week ago. Initially I left a light on inside the coop and at dusk, like clock work they all go in. It has since warmed up and I no longer need the light for warmth and my girls will not go all the way in...

Just finished my coop. The girls will be in it in a couple of days

Im looking for a automatic battery operated coop door. must go up and down.

I have an idea about most of the abbrebiations used on BYC but thought it would be good if someone would start the list. DH _________ Husband (for starters) ??

The girls had there first outing today. When they started running, they found some wings. Granted, they didnt know how to use them much. HEY WHAT DO THESE DO? LOOK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT STOP EXCUSE ME MAM...SORRY, PARDON ME

Has anyone used the automatic foundation vents called air tek? Lowes carries vents that will automatically (without power) open when the temp gets 70 degrees and automatically shuts at 40 degrees. I thought about putting them in the top of my coop.

I am new to the chicken business and decided to build a coop. I am about two thirds complete. I still lack the roof (white corregated roof panels), as well as the pop door, roost, wire etc. Just wanted your thoughts. I will post more as I complete. FYI the roof panel you see is only for...

I have several black chicks in this shippment. I should have 2 BR pullets. But im not positive I have them pinpointed. There are two chicks with yellow on there head Two far right) and the wing feathers appear to be black tipped w/ white. I think these are the BR's The others wings appear to...