Recent content by mcrivelli

I am considering using bird netting over the top of my chicken run but am worried small birds will get stuck in it. Has anyone had this type of trouble?

I'll be honest with you... I don't know if my county has a limit on how many chicks I can have. We live on 1/4 acre and have a fully fenced (privacy) back yard so the neighbors shouldn't see how many chickens we really have. The hatchery I bought them from suggested buying 50% more than we...

I am a new Mommy to 8 baby chicks that are approximately 10 days old. This is my first time raising chickens and I have been doing my best to do things right. I have been listening to the Chicken Whisperer podcast and reading up on the proper way to raise chicks organically in a suburban setting...

Thank you "another Mary". LOL

Hi Everyone, My name is Mary, I am so super excited because I just ordered my first batch of chicks to raise. I hope it doesn't take it long for them to hatch so I can bring them home. :) Now, I need to work on picking a coop style and building it. I was hesitant to get chicks because I only...