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I have built coops but my runs have always been the hoop coops. The only thing I’ve discovered is that even pressure treated wood rots on the ground. Since I have to replace the wood & my runs are stationary, I will put my runs on blocks. I’ve also used tarps to keep my birds dry, but have...

I have one Austra White Hen a little flighty, but tolerates handling. Broody 3 times this spring, so this last time I gave her some eggs to hatch. Hope she makes a good mom.

Thank you to all who responded to my question. Ended up just to be me, nervous nellie. Bout 2 hrs. after hatch had leg under him. (Call him a him cuz he has big feet). Toes remained curled, but by morning, went out to cast his foot & couldn't tell which one had had the curled toes. Was so...

I don't know if this is normal & happens often, or a problem or just nervous nellie here. My chicks are hatching, not the first hatch, but I have one that just hatched & it's right leg keeps getting thrown to the tail. In other words he is so new he can't control his movements. But I'm...

Thank you all for your advice & your absolutely right. I have 8 young females to be added at a later date. Once their grown that is. As for now, your right, I'm sure they have duked it out without audience prior to this. This am. both had several black spots on combs. I couldn't leave the...

I have 2 - 8 mo. old cockerels. One a more mature Black Copper Marans, & a Partridge Rock. The Marans has an attitude, Partridge Rock is laid back & mellow. They and 7 hens & pullets have been living peacefully for several mo. now. They both service the girls without incident. The Partridge...

Coop de Grass The vents in the lower walls are there so air can be pulled in, as with the windows, and pulled out the roof vent. I didn't think much of the idea, but did it anyway. Didn't think they would help until my girls piled up in front of them their first 2 weeks in their new home...

Wow, looks like a great tool! What is it's name, & where can I get it. I have sliced & diced my arms & legs on that hardware cloth.. Wish I had known of this tool!

I am also going into lockdown tomorrow. I am in Dunnellon, just a tad north of you. Have had a hard time keeping humidity in the incubator. I believe it's much easier in the spring. Seems the air conditioner is sucking all humidity out of the house & incubator. :( New sponges will be added...

Love your coop colors. Might I suggest vents close to the floor? I have 2 windows on front & back. Small vents on the back side close to the floor. Small vents on both ends, up high and ridge vent. Man door has solid door + screen door. Last but not least - ridge vent. It gets very hot...

Thank you for your response. If I had an avian vet around, I would heed your advice. The only thing I have is an equine vet whose wife has chickens & he is re-learning as he goes. I have seen my pullet ( hope, hope) eating with ease now. I think I'll call my equine vet & beg & plead with...

Went out this morning to let my 3 mo olds out in their run. All but 1 able to shoot like normal out of their baby pen in the big coop. The last girl/boy seemed to be held back by what I realized was a part of the bailing twine I had to use to tie up their feed container. The twine was wrapped...

Hello, hello, anybody out there? Mama?

Great job on your coop. Safe, secure & pretty. like the outdoor perches.

Beautiful coop Really like the color & all the ventilation. Great job. Congratulations

Beautiful! I love the color choices. The top with all the light it lets in is a plus. Great coop & happy, happy chickens.

Well that's not going to happen here! I wanted chicks, my husband didn't, we compromised, we have chicks. They grew up and produced mighty fine eggs. We didn't want roosters, we didn't have roosters. Debate over roosters, again compromise. We have a male chick coming with 3 future mates. We...

I grow sprouts for the girls in winter. They flock around & jump to get them before someone else does. They get the wheatgrass & I share the alfalfa. Broccoli, well we'll see. Dig weeds for them also. Weeds never die in Fl. Got a large branch and hung with chain. For right now, they are...

I have been told by chicken keepers in these here parts, that you can't hard boil a fresh egg. Well, I've tried all the methods, that have been suggested but I have been unsuccessful. I decided to give this one more go. I got an egg this morning right out from under one of my pullets. Ran to...

Don't be too critical of your work. I've discovered that those big or little mistakes you see, no one else notices. I speak from experience. I see eyesore sometimes with my work, but everyone else sees beautiful job. You have a beautiful coop & run & be proud. You are a DIYR or however...