Recent content by alerievay

Thanks, everyone! RedRidge, that is a great little coop and might fit the bill, if we can find time between now and then to build it. I think our next coop is going to be a Garden Coop with a few modifications. I think the ready-made coops are a case of "good, cheap, fast - pick two."

Thanks! That's a possible idea, but I would rather get something pre-made at this point, if at all possible.

Anyone have a good source for a temporary coop or chicken tractor? We are moving, and our coop is staying, so we need some quick housing for our 4 hens.

Does anyone have any barred rock pullets for sale, preferably at POL? I'm looking for 2-3. My flock has unfortunately dwindled to 4 due to some persistent hawks. :(

I checked out the chickens last night and don't see any problems. The reason mites/lice seemed possible was that one of my barred rock hens seems to have a dirty vent area (and the sand discussion got me paranoid). Anyway, I put more DE in the coop. The wet summer kept a small part of the run...

Ok, I'm going to try some Ivermectin. I see I can buy it at Tractor Supply. I assume I could probably get it at the Davidson Co. Co-Op, too? Anybody have a good set of instructions for doing it? I am seeing stuff all over the place online! I'm still not entirely sure that's the issue with...

I've used it and like it. I put large drainage gravel under it and sand on top. It's low-smell and low-maintenance. Though the comment about mites has me wondering if my hens' reduced laying is tied to a lice/mite problem.

Any ideas on why my two 1.5 year old barred rocks are only laying soft-shelled eggs? Background: I had some feed issues over the summer, because I couldn't find grower feed and had a mixed flock. So I started feeding non-medicated starter for about a month, with some occasional protein...

The Ameraucana I got from you goes broody all the time! And the one time I let her hatch, she did a terrible job. She's pretty easy to break (just get the eggs every day), but she is crazy.

Donna, I was gone all day yesterday, but we'll figure something out. I may put the roo on Craigslist and see if anyone wants him. I think he's going to be so pretty; it seems a shame to eat him! (I might be a little attached.)

You mean my roo, Donna? It's no rush. My husband is actually a little broken-hearted about it; he's a great chicken, and we wish we could keep him! I just want to get rid of him before he's too big for us to easily catch (and before he starts crowing!). It's funny, though, because two of our...

Is anyone interested in a blue barred rock rooster (from Donna's stock)? I have one that is almost 12 weeks old. I would keep him, but I'm in the city.

I live in East Nashville (Inglewood) and haven't had any problems with hawks. (Should I knock on wood now??) We had one that used to nest in an adjacent yard, but it hasn't been back for a year or two. I did find a raccoon in the coop one morning (didn't do any damage), and I think we have had a...

Well, I'm on day 21/22 with a broody on eggs. No chicks yet. Donna, I might be in touch for more eggs (3rd time's the charm?). At least I have an incubator!

Donna, I'm happy to report my broody is STILL BROODY and sitting on (at least) the 11 eggs I got from you! Now where's some wood to knock on?