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I have a broody hen and her eggs will probably hatch in ~1 week. She is currently in the main part of the coop where all the hens roost and lay eggs. The coop is off the ground and all water and food is outside the coop. After hatching, Should I move her and the chicks to a place where the...

What is the best rodent resistant feed storage that can also withstand being out doors?

To some degree I think you’re right!! It’s a love hate relationship 😂

I live in a neighborhood without an HOA. Our property is ~3 acres. We have a great space for our chickens and I keep the coop cleaned out weekly. BUT our neighbors still complain about the odor. It’s very minimal but I want to be a good neighbor. Suggestions?

Thx so much!

It’s a little hard to watch their eating. I have feeding “tubes” that they have access to all the time. I think they look healthy and they are very active. Thank you for your great info!!

Thank you!

Actually my scoop is only about 1 cup

I love keeping chickens. While I usually sell my eggs, I’m certainly not in this hobby to make money.😂. I got my love of backyard chickens from my now deceased dad. I feel connected to him with my hens. I love chilling with them and listening to their little sounds.

I have a small brood of 12 hens. They have access to laying mash all day. Each morning I give them a scoop of cracked corn and a scoop of meal worms. I repeat that in late afternoon. They have a really good sized range area for foraging. Is this enough food? Should I add anything to their diet?