This freaked me out pretty bad last night. First serious molt. Red star- a little over a year old. Just started breaking out of her broodiness. I hope it's normal as it came out of nowhere. Would be all other breeds category.
There are no additional vents on this coop. Also I did not plan on heating the coop. I will definitely try some stall dry or pdz. Thanks for the input.
Hello everyone, this will be the first winter with my flock. I have been reading a lot about ventilation during the winter but I'm still confused. I have 4 hens and a relatively small coop. (They have a 22' x 22' run) I have been closing the popdoor at night lately as it is getting cold here in...
Cool I don't think she's ill. She has a great appetite and is definitely at the top of the pecking order. She is fiesty compared to the other three. What the pics don't show is that she was pretty badly henpecked when I got her. Have been treating with blue kote since. Hopefully you're right...
Hello everyone, new to the whole chicken thing. Two weeks ago I aquired three RIR pullets and one Dominique. So far none are laying. I believe the Rhode islands are too young, but the Dominique should be of laying age. I bought her under the impression that she is under a year old. Any thoughts...