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we live in Northeastern PA so... it's cold but it only dips into the negatives occasionally... this is my first year with chickens and their coop is rather small - just big enough for the 5 of them to roost and nest. I go out each morning with my boys and we put out their hanging feeder and...

was this ration 2 teaspoons per 1 gallon of water or 2 tablespoons per 1 gallon of water? usually tsp means teaspoon and Tsp means tablespoon but I thought it best to check so as not to poison the chickens with too much...

I have one barred rock chick and I need to know if it is a boy or a girl, as my town doesn't allow roosters. I ordered all my chicks from a hatchery online and ordered them to be specifically all girls. The other chicks (different breeds) don't have as pronounced combs as this one and I am...

I like Meyer Hatchery because their customer service is amazing. They answer emails and calls cheerfully and quickly. I am a new chicken owner and they have treated all my questions without making me feel stupid. I also like that they allow individuals to purchase a minimum of 3 chicks at a...