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First time chicken lady. I started with 6 chicks (6 days old) back the first of March. We lost one the first month. I wasn't sure why, she just kinda stopped thriving. One of my buffs starting sleeping all the time 2 weeks ago and not hanging out with the others. I noticed runny mucus poop about...

My husband and I are having a "duh" moment. All these pix of diy waterers led us to believe we could fill the entire pipe but alas only the trap holds the water without overflowing. Is there a trick we're missing. The laws of physics and common sense have made us feel pretty dumb today.

I have a couple that are semi permanent that I stack spray painted old tires around. Then I fill the inside with moss and soil and plant some herbs and flowers for our girls to peck at....my chicken yard is the only area my husband tolerates my "crazy crafty wacky mama" stuff. My tires are...

We make umbrella stands using five gallon buckets filled with sackrete and a 2' to 3' piece of pvc pipe cemented in the center. We have several of these that we move around the yard for all our shady needs. They're heavy enough to hold a big umbrella but not too heavy to drag around...plus...

Hi there, I'm experiencing similar questions. Rats? Flies? Raccoons? Hawks? I'm in the suburbs of Pinellas Co/ Largo Fl. We live in a traditional neighborhood, not a big acreage area. I have a decent size yard and have chosen a sunny side yard area for my new girls. We plan to plant some...

Thanks for the awesome info everyone! I'm ready for a "halfway house" of sorts soon. We're letting them peck in the yard during the day while we all stand guard of the perimeter and over head....chicken hawks. Probably brave enough to move them into the garage at least.

I'm in the same boat. My 6 girls were brought home 4 nights ago at 6 days old. Tonight I let them "forage" in the yard under extreme cover ,with Rubbermaid bin lids as barricades, with my two kids as security. They birds and kids were in heaven. It just seems so unnatural to keep them inside in...

Been waiting for over a year and this week it's a go! The kids can't wait to meet the little ladies. Brooder is ready and coop plans in progress. I have a LOT to learn and look forward to everyone's advice.