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My barred rock hen is becoming a problem in my flock. She is attaching other hens and has become a bit agressive with me. About two months ago, my dog got ahold of her and treated her like a rag doll. He raised her, and they were great friends. But I think he had her cornered, she paneked and he...

I need some ideas on how to cover my run. Its about 10 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. I was going to leave it uncovered. But this morning I opened the coop door and my chicks still will not venture out in the snow. So I think I might just cover it for the winter. thanks!

Do you use a plastic or galvaniced heated water systerm in the winter? Do you like it, and why/why not? Do you have a link of where you purchased it?

I thinking about landscaping around my coop to dress it up, and I need some ideas. My coop is in the corner with about three feet behind it and to the left before it meets my garden and yard fence. The other two sides are open. I was thinking about dressing it up a little with plants, mulch, and...

I clean my coop every 2-3 days just picking the poop. And cleen with water and bleach every month or so. I also rake out the run every two weeks, I guess I could do that more ofien.....Other that that, what can I do to cut down the smell. Its not really bad, the neighbors arn't complaining or...

I was researching what people but in their runs. And some said DE with a layer of sand. What is DE? thanks!

I purchased this on ebay from a company called Alping pets, last fall. I regret that purchase now because I had the worst time dealing with that company. They actually deleted my sale so I couldn't leave them bad feedback! Anyways, I was wondering if anyone else has this coop. It says that you...

Has anyone painted the inside of their coop? I'm planning on treating the outside and painting it also. My husband thinks its a good idea to paint the inside with a primer and paint. He thinks it will help the wood last. Has anyone else done this? What paints would you suggest to treat the...

Hi, I'm new! I'm doing some research on chicken breeds and standards vs. bantams. I received my coop yesterday and I'm stoked! My biggest worry is how my furture chickens will handle the winter in Norther IL. Right now we are at -5! I plan to get 5-8 chickens depending on if I get standard or...

There is a company in England that sells coops on ebay. I think the company is Albanypets.com Anyone ever buy one of these? How is the quality.