Recent content by HarpuaHound

Why 2 cockerels to 3 hens? Luck of the draw. When I bought them they were supposed to be 5 hens. I have been thinking about buying 6 more pullets to even things out as I really like both roosters and dont really want to get rid of either. But, I have been seriously considering taking out the...

This is my first flock so Im not sure if this is normal behavior. I have 2 Cocks and 3 hens. They have always stuck close to eachother, even freaking out a little when looking up and noticing they have become seperated, until recently. One hen has removed herself from the flock during the day...

MUM Thankyou for your considerable and considerate answer!

Maybe throw a tarp over it till you get a sunny day. As for finding the leak, get some sidewalk chalk and draw lines over and around the places you suspect. When the water leaks in the chalk will wash away in that spot. You might just need to caulk some joints. Thats a $3-5 fix. Best of luck to...

I am a newb to chickens. Got my first flock of 5 almost a month ago. And I LOVE everything about keeping chickens. Except the idea that one will eventually get sick. Through this forum I have learned of the myriad of diseases and illnesses that could arize. I read about people taking there...