Recent content by jcwaterside

Thanks! That was very helpful. I wasn't sure if the males by themselves would fight. I am going to see if I can get one more female. If not, just keep the boys for now. They are all so sweet I hate to see even one go!

I have three young runners. It looks like one female to two males, which I understand is not a fair arrangement for the female. If I rehome her, will the two males be ok with no girls? Or would I be better off to try to find a couple more females and incorporate them into the flock. I have a...

Thank you so much from the Astoria, Oregon Coast!

I have found this sight indispensable in creating a chicken run with great drainage and easy care that measures up to our heavy rainfall here on the coast. Now I am hoping to find the same type guidance for sheep, even though that really is not the focus here. You guys spoiled me (and my...

Great! I'm on it! Have a great day:)

Thank you so much! I may need to switch them to the next level of feed. I still have them on start and grow. Whst do you think?

I have 10 assorted hens, between the ages of 14 to 10 wks. Lately, one of the older EE chicks started missing feathers on her back, just above her tail feahers. No blood, but there is a patch about the size of a quarter. I think she is being picked on, but can't find the one who is doing it...

Thanks for your insight! I am going to check out fencing and create a temp small coop today. I just love these feathered gals:)

I am having a similar issue, but the hens in the coop are just about six Weeks older and a larger breed. The younger chicks I'd like to integrate will never be as big, even full grown. I don't mind keeping the younger ones out for another couple months, but inevitably, I will have to combine...

I am on the Oregon Coast where it is wet a lot! My run meaures about 27' x 12'. I put down a couple inches of gravel and several inches of sand. I live downtown so I am doing my best to avoid smell, flies, etc. I have 10 large hens. Do you think I will have problems when it heats up outdoors if...

I have filled my run with sand and will try it on the coop floor. But I was wondering what folks were using in their nest boxes (hay?) And how do you clean a sand run in wet weather? Thanks!

Thanks folks! I live on the Oregon Coast and it is pretty mild year round. I am going to keep them in the coop for a week as also recommended. My chicks and I thank you very much!:)

I think they are. They are not quite like adults, but they are very full and well covered. I know they are bored!

I have six 7 week old chicks that are ready to go outdoors, but the nights here are still in the 40's. Would their coop need a heat lamp? Thanks!

Thanks! I am glad I made the decision to use sand, but want to do what I can to enhance their environment. Mossy logs are abound on the coast!