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After noticing that are 12 girls only use two nesting boxes I decided to upgrade their boxes. I put in fewer boxes but made each box bigger and allowed myself easier access to the eggs. You will notice that the boxes sit at ground level I did this because the boxes that Got use the most with old...

We have 12chickens in a coop and 6 ducks in a A frame duck house we have been in the 70s but a winter storm is on the way and we are expecting snow and temperatures in the teens should I be concerned about either group

I had to chickens get sick and die Should I give the flock antibiotics gust in case? I can get Duramycin here locally. Any help would be appreciated this is my first time with sick chickens

I have two chickens that got sick over night the rooster is in really bad shape the hen is moving slow. Any suggestions would be great

Our duck has not layed an egg in 4 days. She is not molting. She looks happy and is eating well. should I be concerned?

Our McClain feud last night he had been through so much. He survived 2 dog attacks. He lived in out back yard instead of the big coop due to his lasting limp from the last attack. Sad day

Keeping cool with a frozen block of peaches

I have 2 drakes that are bullying our smaller drake. We only had one girl for tell this weekend. I thought that was the problem so I got two more girls but the two larger drakes are still bulling the little guy. Right now I have them separated

I saw this on a blog can anyone tell me what the valve is called so I can make it myself or who makes it?

After many delays and having to relocate the coop I am starting our chicken/ duck run today. Of course it is going to be 95+ today. I better get moving I have 8 posts holes to dig.

I was origanaly going to build our chicken run under a tree to take advantage of the shade. I have changed my mind and am now going to put it in a place that will be easier to keep them safe from snakes and birds of pray. This new spot has no shade plants. I am in west texas are there any...

I am working on our chicken run the area I picked has a tree in the middle of it. I am looking for ideas on how to put a top on the run. I can post a pic a little later.

I would like to put fish in our duck pond. Will the ducks eat them?

Is 22x 25 a big enough run for 18 chickens and 4ducks?

My ducklings are making a mess with the water. They will be inside for two more weeks. Any suggestions to keep them from getting water everywhere

We have a ruster that was attacked by a dog about a month ago his wounds have healed but now he is not walking on his feet he moves around rocked back on his elbow. Any ideas on how to help

I have 4 ducklings that are in need of a house. I am looking for suggestion for a house that will be easy to clean and easy to get get the eggs out. I know I know ducks are known for not laying there house but I want to try.

Hello my name is Bridget I became the keeper of chicken and ducks when my bosses son brought them home from tractor supply. Let's just say I was unprepared. All but one of the 15 chicks and 2 ducklings died for unknown reasons or where killed by the dog. :( not to worry he restocked the flock...