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I finally have a broody BO. Trouble is she is in a nesting box that is about 4-5 feet off the ground. This will pose a problem once/if the chicks do hatch. Should I move her? And if yes, where and how? Will a cardboard box in the coop with some bedding work? Do I need to be concerned with...

We had a real heavy frost last night so this morning I put straw down on the floor and covered it with pine shavings for extra warmth. I have a metal roof and now there is condensation on the ceiling and many droplets falling to the floor. Now what? It must be a ventilation issue?

I suspect that a hawk has gotten a few of my chickens. I can hear it but I can never see it. The chickens hide under my truck when the hawks around. How do I keep this sky attack away! They free range all day!

I am wondering how high off the ground the next boxes should be. They have already been built and are in place (didn't measure) and if they are up too high can I add a ladder? Also, there are perches in front of the boxes...can the chickens roost here? And should I place them there at night?

Okay..so just this morning one of my favorite chicks (hen or roo don't know) is out and out attacking my polish hen Rita and her polish roo Fresca. The mean chicken chases after Rita and attacks her neck...corners her for attack and others join in. Fresca is missing several feathers from the...

This is suppose to be a Scottish Eagle according to the seller. I can't find any info on this bird. The multi-colored bird in the background is Scottish Eagle as well. Any ideas? Breed? Male? Female? Another Scottish Eagle? #3 Hen or roo? #4 I have 3 that look just like this. #5...

I have 18 chicks of a variety of breeds. They are about 8-10 weeks old. At first there was just a feather or two and now there is about 40. None seem to be sick. None have any bare spots and the feathers are mostly where they sleep. I had read before that a few loose feathers are normal...

I all...I am new to the bird world. I have 18 chickens of varying breeds 8 to 10 weeks old. I plan on getting 6 wild easterns on Thursday and will be adding them to my flock over times. I need all the advice I can get! Any and all info is appreciated!

This is the question! My chickens huddle up in the corner at night..only some roost. They are about 6 weeks or more. Should I put them on their roost or let them sleep in the corner? They used to sleep on their bedding under the light, but now that the light is off they sleep in the corner...

Okay..I am doing my best to keep the water cleaned up but will my chicks catch a cold? I thought I had repaired the leaks but now its pouring and apparently I didn't. Is there anything I can do to keep the chicks from getting sick?

Hey...I don't know what to do. This chick is just laying there..won't drink, eat and barely chirps. I've treated them all for cocci. What do I do?

Okay..so I think my birds have coccidosis or whatever its called. I fed them yogurt and cannot find any medicated chick starter in town, and they are not drinking their water which now has vitamins in it. They are tired but they did eat the yogurt. I have seen tan runny poop. No blood yet...

Has anyone ever heard of a scottish eagle? I have 4 of them and want to do some research on this bird and can't find anything. Thanks for your input.

My chicks seem to sleep only a few minutes at a time and they are awake again. Chirping. How many hours of sleep are they suppose to get? And, why do they chirp loud at times and other times not? Just wondering!

Hi Everyone and thank you for BYC! I can see by reading some of the the post you have a lot of great advice for a newbie like me!