Recent content by Margot-chick

It's possible Firekin during the day when they are out in their run that rats could get in but its empty when we put them in at night and once its locked nothing can get in at them. They are still using the nesting box to lay which is in the coop. I'll keep my eye out though thanks.

Our 3 chickens who we have had for a year have always taken themselves into their coop as soon as it got dark, however for the last few days the 3 of them have been perched on the roof when we have gone out to lock them in. We have had to lift them in as they have been very reluctant to go. The...

I'm from N Ireland so probably not too far away!

Hello folks, I just wanted to say hi.....we've had a Black Rock, a Sussex and an Amber Star in our family since last Autumn and can't imagine life now without them! We were complete novices to chicken keeping so its been a steep learning curve but so far so good! I love reading about everyone's...