No they do not free range. That is not my yard in the back. I only have to the metal post. That is why I move them every few days. We are trying to get the lot next to us for a garden and chicken area. My yard is not fenced and even if it were we have several feral cats around us. And a...
Coop 1 I bought thinking it would hold 4 hens. I was so very wrong. The run to me was not big enough for 2 so I bought the part in coop 2. It is covered because the top is open. I would be putting the dust bath bin under the tarp to keep the rain off. That area is about 6 x 6 or so.
What does everyone use for their chickens dust bath? Like to hold in the dirt/sand. I need to put one out for my 2 girls because we have plenty green grass still in the south. I have 2 lavender Orpingtons that are about 8 months old. They are quite big. And I move them around the yard every...
I will look for one. I really want to know for sure what it is. I would love more a little later. I just wanted a few to hold me over till we can get the lot next to us. But if I these girls have MG I don't want to put them with any others. If new chicks are vaccinated they can't get or...
I am not certain at all. All I can do is believe her. I met her at a farmers market/swap. I know it is not a good place to get hens but I was so desperate and did not want chicks at this time of year. I don't have a place to keep them warm at this time. Thank you. I mainly wanted to make...