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My wonderful husband has decided that he wants to put some type of roost/coop thing (I have no idea what he has planned) in the corner of the run since the structure is like a huge coop anyways essentially. Here are a few pics of our unfinished chicken home. The Front The Side The Back...

My husband is getting ready to build a coop for my small flock of 4. I have 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Golden Comet, 1 Silver Laced Wyandott, and 1 Easter Egger - all @ 3 weeks old. He has some scrap wood and framing that he wants to use. It is approximately 2' X 5' X 2'. Will that be big enough for my...

I just brought my chicks home today from the local feed store and all they have done pretty much is sleep. I've seen them eat a little bit, with many naps in between. Is this normal? Should I wake them up and make them drink some water (I put electrolytes in the water to help them with all the...

They are finally here! I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival for almost a month now.... Silver Laced Wyandott Buff Orpington Golden Comet Ameracuana My Girls

I just set up my plastic tote brooder and did a test run with the heat lamp to see what the temperature is and I think it is going to be too hot. I only had it on for about 20 minutes and it was up to almost 100. I will be getting 4 day (or 2) olds and they will be staying in the house for at...

I am totally new to the chicken world, and anxiously awaiting my 4 fuzzy butts this Friday. I am getting 4 pullets (1 Buff Orpington, 1 Americauna, 1 Golden Comet and 1 Silver Laced Wyandott) from the local feed store. I am going out today to get all my supplies for them and setting up the...

Hello! I have been lurking here for awhile, but finally made the decision to get some chicks so I thought I would say hello and intoriduce myself. I have 4 female chicks on order at the local feed store and they will arrive March 23rd. I am getting 1 Buff Orpington, 1 Easter Egger, 1 Golden...