Recent content by hubbyho

this forum is terrific! I've never been on one that I've gotten so many responses so quickly. Thank you all!! I will post some pics of my setup. The flock has apretty decent overhang that keeps the ground closest to the coop dry, a 'lean-to' opening to the south and a Dogloo that they have no...

I built a coop with an outdoor run but did not cover the outdoor portion. I have noticed that alot of designs have covered pens. Is this more of an option than a requirement? My chickens seem like they don't mind the rain. Wet chickens can't be smart. Thanks guys!

This guy is friendliest. Follows me everywhere and I hate to eliminate him. What breed??? This guy is challenging all the other roos right now. Girlfriend says he's gotta go.We love the 'Pantaloons' he looks like he's wearing!! What breed?? Feathered feet on this guy. Seems pretty mellow...

Thanks for all the info! Besically if I'm not breeding purebreds, they're all coming out mutts. hmm.... Now for your opinions..... Ive got to remove 3 out of my 5 roos as the hens are at risk. One is the Sumatra which I'm reading is strictly an ornamental breed and not good confiined, not very...

thank you soo much!

Not sure if this is the correct place for this question.....but.... I've got 5 roos in a 12 chicken flock. At least 3 have to go, maybe four but I'm having trouble deciding which ones to keep. Let's say my Sumatra roo fertilizes my Barred rock eggs. Do the chicks come out cross bred? I would...

Hi all. Thanks for this terrific forum!!! I went out to the coop today and found an egg with apparently no shell, just a soft, translucent eggs shaped membrane. When I cut it open I first did not think there was any yolk however upon further inspection I believe what should have been the yolk...