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So, I am in the market for a new coop. I need one that will comfortably house 15 chickens. I've been told that bigger is better, and to just buy a shed and retrofit it to become a coop, adding ventilation, roosting bars, nesting boxes, and of course, a door, leading out to an enclosed run area...

Thank you, everyone, for your knowledge and informative replies. I guess I will contine feeding the girls grower and supplement with oyster shells until they start laying. Also have ot buy a heated water base today. Their water froze last night.

Hi there, I am new to this chicken hobby and afraid that I have done something wrong... My chicks are 22 weeks and haven't started laying a single pullet egg. I have them on developer/grower feed, but will switch over to layer feed today. I am also extending their light in the evening, keeping...

Just re-homed two unwanted roosters and was given a couple of adorable hens, a Little black Cochin Bantam and a Barred Rock/Polish cross (we think) who should start laying by the end of this month. A grand total of six hens in my little coop, with plans to expand in the Spring, building a new...

The chicks are almost 3 months old. Do you see more than two roos? This is so upsetting... We cannot keep roosters! Let me know which ones you suspect... Thanks.

Hi there, I am a new back yard chicken owner, and raising six pullets via MyPetChicken.com, or so I thought. Turns out, one started crowing a few days ago, and three of them are looking suspiciously rooster-ish. What are your thoughts? Please help! http://thebellerchicks.shutterfly.com/pictures/191