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I discovered my Dremmel works great to trim long nails without the danger of cutting into the quick. I noticed my five-year old GLW Irene had a couple of very, very long toe nails. I usually just assume they'll wear the nails down scratching around in the dirt, but occasionally, I notice some...

Careful with the talons. They can be deceptive. Some chickens have longer ones than others. You need to get the chicken in good light and look closely at the nail. If the tip of the nail is more than a quarter inch from the quick, then you can carefully trim it, always being aware that the quick...

My sand is construction sand from the local cement and gravel yard. I haul it home myself by the half yard. I think last time it was around $14. This run is the culmination of about three or four add-ons. I began with a 4'x4' coop and attached a 4'x8' run to it. But up until this final...

This is a closeup of my run. It was completed just last year. I incorporated five, full-size glass, double-glazed doors for the sides for maximum light. They're interspersed with greenhouse panels that come down in summer for maximum ventilation and cooling. Donated recycled materials, and...

I decided early on that a dirty coop and run and poopy butts were things I wouldn't just live with. I scoop the sand run several times a day, and it makes it so enjoyable to be in there that friends stop by just to observe the chickens and to chat. Have any of you ever had visitors sit around...

Most of my flock adore being handled, but there are a few who would rather not. I've found a universally easy way to accommodate all personalities when I need to look at their feet. I find a central spot, get down on my knees (I have one of those foam gardening knee pads 'cause it kills my...

And I always thought I was a pretty great chicken mama! Yesterday, after too many below freezing days have prevented much needed butt washing, I got the tubs out and began going down the roster. Much crust and clots of poop had built up, and I'm sure each hen weighed a little less after her...