Good article. Now I feel more comfortable with my set up. My birds are out free ranging all day. I’ve recently added more perches as the flock nearly doubled this year with those broody hens.
Having an electronic door really makes life easier especially in the mornings. I still check nightly to make sure everyone got in.
thanks so much.
Great article. There are dusting holes all over my yard. Perhaps creating an area would confine some of this. Potting soil is a great idea. Have tried adding ash to their holes but wasn’t sure they liked it.
Thanks for writing this.
I really enjoyed this article. It was very informative. I already have virtually everything mentioned although I am nowhere near as organized as you! The part about storing meds was most helpful.
thank you
What a nice article. I've had a number of hens that have gone through these stages and never thought it might be age because they weren't that old. Perhaps it was. thanks
Good article. My first rooster was an adult and aggressive at first. I followed my instincts and when they went in at night I put on a long sleeved shirt and took the roo off the roost. I then sat with him on my lap telling him what a beautiful boy he was in front of all his girls. I believe he was thoroughly embarrassed and we got along fine after that.
Someone gave me a small Silkie rooster that was attacking her children. He never fully behaved himself but he fell in love with a large Buff Orpington. I noticed he only tried to attack if I accidentally got between him and her. Sadly, I had some sort of predator attack that took her and he died defending her I am certain.
Thanks for defending the roosters.
