Search results for query: *

Hi, Living in extreme Northern Wisconsin, is it necessary for hens to be provided a dust/dirt bath area in winter? Thanks, Brad

I'd like to get a rooster for my hens although city ordinance does not allow them. My thinking is if the collar works, it would be a non-issue. -Brad

I recently had a broody hen, nothing seemed to break her. I decided to bring her inside the house for an hour or so. The kids played with her and held her. She also ate and drank while inside as well, where previously she had no interest. Maybe a radical change of environments was all she...

Living in extreme Northern, WI. We aren't always able to collect eggs in a timely fashion or set schedule (4 young kids). How long can an egg stay in a coop averaging 25 degrees to 35 degrees and still be consumable? We collect them daily but some do wind up sitting in the coop till later in...

Hi can anyone tell me if a Miller Mfg. electric water heater base is safe to use inside a hen house with pine shavings? Thanks

I am so confused! Some info I get says to feed and water chickens inside the coop, others say only in the run, others provide feed and water in both the run and coop! I live in Northern, WI so I have a feeling my chickens aren't really going to want to go out to the run (the run and coop are...

Hi, I have a Golden Comet (Red Sex Link), Buff Orpington, Barred Rock and A Rhode Island Red. The Rhode Island Red's feathers seem to almost glisten with a greasy look to them. Anyone else notice this? Thanks, Brad

We have five chickens since early May, all different breeds. They all grew up together and get along really well. I know about the pecking order but in this case there doesn't seem to be one dominant hen. Anyone else experience this? Thanks, Brad

Anyone try the Walmart brand of feed they sell? It's called Family Farm Egg Maker 15. Any good? Thanks, Brad

We just moved up to the next stage of feed. Bought it from the local feed mill. After arriving home I noticed it said for "broilers". Would this feed work for laying hens, or should I return it? Thanks

Has anyone tried using cayenne pepper around their enclosed run and coop to keep raccoons and other critters out? Thanks, Brad

Has anyone tried using cayenne pepper around their enclosed run and coop to keep raccoons and other critters out? Thanks, Brad

Hi, I'm working on a 6' long x 4' wide x 4' high hen house made out of 3/4" plywood and am wondering if I need to insulate it and with what? We have 5 hens, a Rhode Island Red, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Buff Orpington, Gold Comet (Red Sex Link) and a Barred Rock. From what I gather, they are...

OK, so what do you guys and girls do with your hens once egg production slows or stops all together?

OK, so we are really new to the backyard chicken experience. We have 5 different breeds (all hens) - 2 Red Sex Links, 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes, 2 Rhode Island Reds and 2 Barred Rocks. We are only suppose to have 4-5 within city limits so we may have to give some up...