Recent content by chickenvillemom

Thank you for your thorough explanation! I didn't really understand all of the facts involved, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain it to me. Given this information, I am not yet sure what I will do with this hen's eggs -- we will probably end up consuming them after a withdrawal...

What a relief! Thank you so much!

I searched this forum and googled for information on Baytril and the safety of eating eggs from a hen treated with it. I found contradictory information, and am hoping to get some feedback from knowledgeable folks out there. I made the mistake of following a friend's advice, and I started...

Best of luck with your little guy. Don't feel guilty...sounds like you're doing the best you can. I hope he pulls through.

I think 260" was the recommendation for ChelseaD's post -- she has 26 chickens. What I understand from the responses in this thread is that you need 10-12" per bird with a little extra in case they don't all get along. My problem is that I recently added 4 birds to my flock...while it sounds...

I have the same problem with my dirt run...even though I try to rake and sweep it, it stinks when it gets wet. I have done a lot of research on this, and based on what I've read, I've decided to use sand. I can't speak about my personal experience with it, but many people recommend it in a...

Today my chickens are taking refuge from the sudden torrential rain on my covered back patio...they could have gone back in their coop...instead they're staring through the back door and driving my dogs nuts...lol

Thanks very much for the information! Guess it's time for me to convince DH that he needs to help me update the coop for my girls (and roo)...

Ok, thanks! Do you think 8 feet is long enough for 8 chickens?

Thanks for your reply! I've read that some folks use a 2x4 on its side and some use it flat side up -- our winters are not super cold so I don't think my birds need the larger roosting surface to keep their feet warm, but I just wondered if the edge might be too narrow for some of the breeds I...

Hello! I currently have a 2x4 with the edge up (rounded) as a roosting pole. It runs the length of my 8-foot coop. Is this roost wide enough for large breeds? I have Buff Orps, Red Stars, and Jersey Giant mutts (they are not yet full-grown, but I expect they will be large birds). Also, is...

Hello from Virginia! Welcome to BYC!

Hello from Virginia! I have learned so much from this site -- I absolutely love it! Welcome!

Wow...you have quite a flock! Welcome to BYC!

Hi. My broody hen went through a molt after hatching eggs this spring. I was concerned too, but after some research I learned that this is common after their bodies have undergone the stress of sitting on eggs. My hen lost her tail and neck feathers -- looked pretty bad for awhile, but regrew...