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ok thanks for that!

I have a plastic pool for my ducks. Is there something to keep the algae down? Apple cider vinegar? Thank you

My husband didn't build nesting boxes for me-- I had gotten some crates and they do lay eggs in them. Right now though I have a hen sitting on eggs in a corner of the coop but all the other hens wants to lay eggs there too and are bothering her. 2 of the eggs she was sitting on got broken. Is...

I have a hen sitting on a few eggs. Last time I had babies I moved them and mama once they hatched. Then about 4 weeks let them in with the general public. ( I have other hens, a rooster, and guineas) They were fine. I'm wondering if once these are hatched if I can leave them with the...

great thank you!

Hi! About 3 weeks ago 2 eggs hatched. Mama has been taking real good care of them. I had them separated from the other flock-- I have 12 other chickens, one rooster, 4 guniea hens. They have a big area that they all roam. Can mama and babies be in with the other flock yet?

Are there any scraps that they can not eat besides moldy food?

Hi! This will be my first winter with my chickens. I have over 12 birds. They have a shed that my husband converted into a coop. It is not insulated. I live in South central PA and we have cold weather--it can be harsh at times and we usually have snow. They have a predator proof run...

Hello to all! My husband and I are planning on having chickens starting in the spring. We are both very new to the chicken raising thing. Our plan is just egg laying chickens. I'm very excited and will be spending some time gathering information so we are ready for the challenge and fun...