Hi everyone, we're planning to build a new chicken coop and I was wondering what you guys prefer to put on the bottom of your run. In our current chicken coop, we've always just used mulch and dead leaves and such, but I was wondering what your preferences are (ability to clean and look wise)...
Hi everyone, I noticed these red bumps on my chicken's leg today and was wondering what they are and if they are of any concern. The lighting isn't that good because she was really freaking out about me holding her. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! Since it is winter where I live, even though it isn't acting like it, most days the chickens will be staying inside the coop, instead of going out into the run. They have a good amount of space, but I'm worried they're going to pick on the littler ones to keep entertained. Does...
Hi everyone, one of my chickens has some black at the tip of her comb, and I'm wondering if it might be frostbite. I'm guessing it's not, but I was also wondering
1) What you do if they get frostbite
2) How to prevent it
Thanks for everyone's help!
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I have a run attached to my coop, but will also let the chickens free range when I'm home and can watch over them, especially since all of my racoon experiences and most of my coyote experiences are at dusk or later. My dog also helps chase off the hawks and anything...