Recent content by CmmwlthAbbey

I found a children play house that I was thinking of converting to a coop but am concerned about a pressure treated wood. Here is the link. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/436979744252647/ Any advice? TY!

Hi, I have an 8-year-old gal, Mother Clucker, RI Red, who came down sick (lethargic, staying in the coop, diarrhea). After an inconclusive trip to the vet, she has been on Clavamox and a pain-killer for a week. The fecal came back normal and the ultrasound didn't show anything other than some...

Hi, I have 6 hens of different ages. Penny (RI Red) is from my first flock (she's ~5 now), Daisy (Brahma) will be a year in August, the 2 "teens" (Cinnamon & Licorice - Cinnamon Queen & Black Astralorpe) were born in March, and the 2 "babies" (Iris & Lilly - Black Sexlink & Auracana) were born...

Hi, I have 2 free range pet hens (cooped at night). One has been slowly going downhill for about 5 days now. I have put worm meds, probiotics and electrolytes in her water, coaxing her to drink a few times a day. I noticed an egg that she'd tried to lay (shell was un-formed and liquidy) under...

I love your setup! It's beautiful. What's the weather where you live with this setup? Also, what is the roof made out of? Thanks, Sharon

Hi, I live in Concord MA and have 6 chicks who were born March 20. They are getting BIG! When should I move them out to the coop? I've read 6-8 weeks but I'm concerned about night temperatures. Should I be? I haven't installed electricity in the coop yet, I was going to wait until the fall but...