Recent content by hensforhan

Thank you. In that case I think we have enough ventilation, I've just been wary of opening various windows etc. Now you've said that I'll make sure to keep them open all day

Good shout... I'll check it out tomorrow. I don't keep water in there but the chickens may be making the bedding wet throughout the day. Thank you for your reply!

Thank you for your reply! We've been having horrible weather at the moment so whilst they're out the coop I haven't been opening it as much. Whilst the weather is OK I will keep all doors open throughout the day and hopefully that will help. Thanks again !

Hi everyone! Ever since we've had our chickens I've noticed the occasional smell of ammonia in my nose. It's not obvious when I'm actually cleaning them out however 10 minutes later or so it will just appear, last a while and go away. I spot clean them everyday and do a full change around once...

That's great, thank you!

I can remove the feet but I don't think that's the issue. I reckon you're probably right about not enough feed flowing into the trough! I'll try filling it higher and see what happens:)

It was just an observation and I could be completely wrong - I just noticed that it's not going down too much. I'll try filling it higher :)

It's this one here: https://www.viovet.co.uk/Gaun-Poultry-Feeder-Plastic-with-Legs/c58494/?quick_find=332536&gclid=CjwKCAiA8Jf-BRB-EiwAWDtEGtamPvcsrBhY2CkgUaQ7r115wLPxtHsyZ93wv0_Rzh-J0dSwOHko3xoCzJoQAvD_BwE it's probably for way more hens than the 3 I have but I liked that it was raised. (I...

That's great, thank you for the advice! We only need one big feeder for our flock but I do have a smaller one for the coop and 'just in case'. Hopefully I'll use all my feed within the 2 months!

That's great, thanks! I'll top if up properly then and check it daily

Hello, I was wondering how long chicken layers pellets last in the feeder? I have a huge feeder and I don't think the chickens can reach the food if I only put a small amount in however I don't want to fill it and end up wasting food in the long run. If I filled up the feeder enough for them to...

Wow yours looks great - thank you for the advice:)

Thank you, some great information! They look great😊 I will definitely invest in an auto door. Handy tip- I'll definitely do that

And yes the coop is raised off the floor within the run

That's what I thought! Probably the reason I thought the coop would work in the first place. If only I could replace some nesting boxes with roosts🤔. Thanks for your input😊