Recent content by chickaDi

I've had my flock for almost a year now and am also researching different types of bedding/chicken run material. My coop stays nice and dry, so I think I will continue to use a pine shaving/DE base with a few accumulating layers of straw on top. I find it very easy to clean out when needed...

Hopefully no news is good news!!

Hello and Welcome!! I'm a firm believer in making sure your coop and run is protected. I live in an area with coyote, fox, owls, hawks, fisher cats (so gross!) and the wandering neighborhood dogs. I let the girls out to free range on evenings when I am home, but their roamings are always...

hahaha I just found out that I have been a "lurker" for about two years. I found this forum through a Google search about TWO years ago while researching all the how to's and preparedness for chicken ownership. I also visited the site this winter during our month long cold snap (8 degrees...

Thank you so much for the friendly welcome's! The learning boards are a wealth of info - thank you so much for the direct link :D

Hey all, Just a quick intro to say Hi! My fiancee and I have owned chickens for about a year now. We have a little mix of six: a crabby food hogging brown cochin, a silver laced wyandotte (the Lady Boss), an impaired light brahma (was born almost completely blind, but has shown much vigilance...