Recent content by Oogie88

Gosh, this is my exact same set up and the question I have. I am stymied by it. People on the Facebook group I’m part of say where we live in western Washington state, where it does get to freezing, that a submersible heater and heat tape wrapping should work...I think I’ll try that but also...

Thank you for the specific suggestions! I will definitely look into this.

Hi there: no, it’s not possible. They’re in an enclosed run all the time, located in the middle of a densely urban area in Seattle. They free range in the garden but only under immediate and constant supervision (mine), so I have to rule that out. We have no rooster, either

Thank you! The coop and run are plenty spacious. Unfortunately, I can’t observe them at night, as they are at the coop at my school. I have been there when they’ve gone to roost, and not seen any problems, but have not observed in the coop itself. Maybe I can swing by on a weekend night.

:yuckyuck:p

Thank you! I appreciate it!

I should also mention there were feathers missing underneath a layer of feathers, so, I thought to rule out plucking.

Thank you! I thought so too. It it all happened so fast.

Thank you. No, have not observed any aggressive behavior from anyone. Happened overnight, I’m pretty sure.

Hello! I raise two flocks of 8 hens each: 1 at my home and the other at the school I teach at. I’m new to raising chickens but I love it already! I’m here to learn more about taking great care of these lovely ladies.

No rooster! Just a bunch of ladies and not possible for a rooster to be anywhere nearby. They’re in a locked up coop and run in the middle of downtown Seattle

I apologize, several of the same photos uploaded!

Hello! I’d appreciate some advice. Almost overnight my hen’s feathers were missing from her back. I thought it was aggressive hen pecking. I showed it to the local feed store and they suggested it was a fungus and recommended Blu Kote. I’ve been spraying this now for 3 days...I am not sure if it...