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So I cleaned my first backyard chicken today. No roosters allowed here... Most of it went pretty easy but I am concerned I may have had the water too hot when I scalded for plucking. I boiled the water and let it cool for a few min then poured it all into a 5 gallon bucket. I did not have a...

I have one of the standard TSC brooder clamp lights and I just can't seem to think of a way to keep it fixed in a safe way. In my mind it would have to be adjustable too since you would need to raise it as you make the temps cooler. I could make a stand if anyone has any cheap ideas or even...

So much of what I read talks about brooders for larger flocks. I will only have 5 chicks so I was hoping they would fit in a smaller box. I worry if I make it too big one might wander off and fall asleep in the cold. I saw somewhere to use a small box and when the chicks are a bit bigger tape...

Chelsea is a small town but a fast growing suburb of Birmingham. I live in a residential neighborhood where most lots are .5 acre but ours is .75 acre. We have a privacy fence and lots of trees in front and back yard, very private. I contacted animal control to find out about keeping chickens in...

So my wife and I decided to jump in and get some chickens. We will have 4 chicks will come home soon and I have started the coop in preparation for them moving out in 8 or so weeks. My design so far is a 4x8 structure (coop and run) about 7’ tall at the top of the roof. It is about 2’ away...

As it turns out I developed an allergy to dogs and my son is allergrc to cats... sigh... Chickens it is! No, I have alway liked chickens just did not seem... practicle... normal maybe? Anyway I will be seeing you all around I am sure. I have lots of questions:) Seems like a very active and...