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Thank you everyone for your input!! :D

My chickens have no problem reaching the bucket to get a drink; of course they are good sized birds, my roo is pretty big. I used to have leghorns and even they didn't struggle to reach the water. They obviously can't reach the bottom of the bucket, but I always change their water before it gets...

I'm thinking of using the Fortiflex buckets, you know, the little 2 gal buckets. I have one that I'm using now. It does freeze fast...I've never had a nipple waterer before, what would be the benefit? Wouldn't the nipple part freeze?

Thank you for your support! :D

Yes--I hadn't even considered that. Thank you!!

Good evening! In my Engineering class, students were given the challenge to design a product that is innovative--a product that will improve the way we do things. My first thought went straight to my chickens, and how their water freezes so fast this time of year. I live in rural New England...

Does everyone suggest waiting until the chicks are fully grown before making the introduction? I had the same luck today, except it was one of my other golden comets who attacked the chicks. I also have an even younger group of pullets to introduce to them, and this makes me nervous. I could...

Couldn't agree more! I may end up rehoming her if she doesn't get her act together.

Gofygure, I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. It sounds like golden comets aren't the best birds. They are excellent layers but seem to be a bit...socially challenged.

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. I will have to think long and hard about the best solution.

Good evening, I have 6 hens that recently turned a year old in April, an assortment of Golden Comets and Leghorns. I introduced them to the pullets I have, who are just over two months old. The leghorns and the pullets met a couple days ago. The grow-out brooder has been next to the coop and...

This sounds like an awesome idea--thanks for starting this thread! I use 2x4's for roosts (chilly winters in NE, and they help keep their feet warm), I wonder if putting some sandpaper on the bottom of the 2x4 and/or on the sides would help maintain nail length as well? Hmm..

Absolutely beautiful!! I love it!

That looks like the dream set-up! My chickens really need more space. Cute bunnies, by the way!

That's HUGE! I bet your chickens love it!