Recent content by MCastle

Hi all, I have 3 Orpington chicks with huge crops. They have grit available to them and it seems to be getting worse. What do I do?

Thank you everyone! I currently have 5 hens and 1 rooster in the coop. 6 chicks are in the brooder and 2 ducklings are also in the brooder with them. The ducks are getting their own duck pond area. That's the next project! The run is big because I wanted to make sure they had enough outside time...

Hi all! This is my first year with chickens and I have to say that I am completely in love with them! Here is my DIY coop made completely of repurposed wood, mostly from pallets, a few left over shingles from our new roof job on the house and 2x4's we had stashed away. The rooster was free...