Recent content by kae0123

Hello! I have 1/2 a bag of leftover Manna Pro medicated chick crumbles, if anyone would like it! I recently switched to grower feed, so I no longer need it and would love to give it to someone instead of throwing it away. I live in NW Denver. :) Thanks!

Thank you so much for your reply, junebuggena! I can definitely adjust for a new, wider roost, and make sure that the nest box is offset from it by a foot or more. Those are good suggestions for sure. I was also pondering exactly what you said-- that I could just add cedar boards over the...

Hello! I built a small chicken coop, based on the "Kippen House" plans. After living with it for 3 years, I find myself continually second guessing the design, and if I should do more to add to what I have, especially given winter nearing (I live in Colorado). So, I thought I'd reach out and...

Thank you so much for your input! I really really appreciate it. And, if that's the case, and she never does lay properly, that's fine with me :)

Hello! I’m really hoping someone can help me figure out what’s going on with one of my girls. I got her and two other chicks 9 months ago. The two other chicks died when they were a couple months old, and after a LOT of research, I’m fairly certain it was cocci. We replaced the chicks with...

Thank you SO much for your reply. I went back to the feed store & they didn't have Corid, but gave me something similar. I got her to drink a descent amount of it (mixed in her water) and made sure the other, seemingly healthy chicken got some as well. I'm going to let her rest for a bit, and...

Hi. I’m completely new to backyard chickens & just adopted 3 chicks on Memorial Day (~4 months ago). We’d been doing well all summer until 10 days ago when 1 of them died very suddenly (lethargic one night/dead in her coop the next morning). So, we’ve been watching the other 2 very closely &...