Recent content by MamaChick70

I am also in NY. Have chickens for about 4 years now (not an expert but I can share my experience ). I live in rural but close to a main road so I limit their free-range. During the winter my ladies are in their run for the most part, especially when snow is on the ground. My 8 ladies are...

I had 3 not sure if one was hers. My ladies usually lay in the nesting box. Like I said I don’t always have everyone laying everyday. So far today I know which two laid. I have both black sex link that have not laid their eggs- she is one. I don’t see her wings droopy or tail feathers low...

I put out calcium/oyster shells. I’m going to Walmart today I’ll pick up tums. She is back to being her Ornery self chasing the young girls. I always don’t get 4 eggs everyday. So I’m not sure if she passed it or not. I’m trying to keep track today.

Thank you both for responding. So, when I went back to check on her the egg was no longer there. I have 4 laying out of my 10 chickens and I had 3 eggs. So I don’t know if it resolved itself. Is it possible?

I can use your help. I have had chickens for about 1year now and have not come across this. I have 10 chickens. My older girls are a black and red sex link. I had them since 6-19-20. I have lost one black sex link 3 days ago I think for being eggbound she was in the nesting box and I was...

It depends on a few things. I personally use starter medicated crumble. For me it was because It didn’t matter to me not having organic eggs- from what I understand if you are selling the eggs you might want to go organic. Another reason why I chose medicated feed was because If I am not as...

You may also want to add a very light coat of Vaseline to that area it will help prevent it from happening again. Also, do that to your other chicks as a preventative.

I used a dog metal kennel last year, for 6 chicks and new I wanted something different if I got more chicks 🐥 They outgrew the kennel very fast especially when they started spreading their wings and do what chicks do. I enclosed last year brooder and the one I am using now. The second picture...

I am in upstate NY- My coop is raised, 5x6 coop with a run connected- they do not free range. I decided to utilize this method this winter, since I realized cleaning the coop every week was not conducive for me. Even though I was composting the shavings were not broken down enough so I was...

Have done a lot of research and I decided to go with the Omlet I attached the link in case you want to do your own research. https://www.omlet.us/shop/flash_sale/chicken_-_flash_sale_us/23743/automatic_chicken_coop_door_-_grey/?rf=401ff7f9fe35fa8e6959f48a34b2fdfe

I live in a rural area of NY and we have your typical predators. I do not recommend coops from tractor supply or these other places- I have heard horror stories from others, those who bought them say they which they didn’t. They don’t last long either. The money you would spend on one of the...

I am not sure if you are looking to grow plants for them to eat. They will eat what they need. If so oregano is a miracle herb for them. Parsley has healthy vitamins, and a stimulant for laying. Comfrey encourages healthy eggs. Lemon balm eliminates stress. Marigolds and dandelions are good...

That is awesome! That should work fine. In a matter of fact I bought a new brooder/kennel for my new chicks because of the limited space in the dog kennel.

This becomes a preference- you will see what works for you. I moved my 6 girls in there coop in August and I had a 5 gallon cross nipple outside in the run. I had there food in the coop as well as another 5 Gallon water container. My girls do not free range and I lock them in there coop at...

I use the cross nipples for water for my ladies. I recommend looking at rent a coop. The picture is a 5 gallon water container