Recent content by LiseDujakovich

Off to the Amazon website I go!! Thanks for all your suggestions & advice😊

Thanks again for clarifying. I saw the photos & will definitely use them for reference in my search. Like I said, though, TSC is not an option for me (in my area) at this time - they simply don’t have it on the shelves right now.....😔

Thank you for replying. We’re kind of new to the chicken game & I sincerely appreciate the feedback. I had read that DE wasn’t a good solution - especially in humid climates - and we do live where humidity is an issue in the summer months. I have located & purchased permethrin 10 concentrate to...

I’ll see if I can get some photos loaded. There are some broken off feathers. They’re not overcrowded in their yard; I let them out for 2-3 hours to free range (just being respectful of neighbors - we live in the suburbs). Their feed is 16% protein, which I found most others to be. I’ll...

Hens are a variety of ages (1-5yrs). They aren’t molting - the loss of feathers is mostly on the front of their necks and their butts. I have checked them several days in a row - no sign of lice or other “moving” parasites; no fleas. Definitely dark spots at the base of their feathers - I just...

Good afternoon all😊 I have a flock of 10 hens that are losing feathers. I have done some research here & narrowed it down to mites (they’re not molting; not broody; they have plenty of room; haven’t seen any consistent bullying/pecking). The best recommendation was for Poultry Protector spray...

Good afternoon all😊 I have a flock of 10 hens that are losing feathers. I have done some research here & narrowed it down to mites (they’re not molting; not broody; they have plenty of room; haven’t seen any consistent bullying/pecking). The best recommendation was for Poultry Protector spray...

Thank you, DobieLover! Are wood chips/mulch from a local garden center ok? Any variety I should avoid? Some municipalities do pick up branches, Christmas trees, etc. They don’t offer wood chips to the public very often, as most goes to local parks departments to maintain flora in city parks...

Good morning all from Kansas😊 This has been the absolute best source of info as we started our journey with hens about a year ago. It’s been a learning curve...and we are learning something new all the time! Advice and suggestions are so appreciated. We do live in a suburban neighborhood so...

No pics yet, but hope to post some soon. It has been a great family activity to build it :-)

Yes, hoping to get 2 Plymouth Barred Rock, 2 Rhode Island Red, and 2 Easter Eggers :-)

We're starting with pullets. Didn't want to be overwhelmed by raising chicks and nervous about introducing hens if we're not able to get what we want from one source.

Thank you! Starting out with 2 Barred Rock, 2 Rhode Island Red, and 2 Easter Eggars :-)

Thank you for all the "welcome" wishes :-) We live in a city suburb, so are somewhat limited. Right now the plan is to get 2 Barred Rock, 2 Rhode Island Red, and 2 Easter Eggars. Don't want to overwhelmed by chicks; don't want to have to introduce older hens to one another (we're admittedly...