Recent content by Ricabred

My flock in MA includes Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, a Easter Egger, and a Rhode Island Red. I've had New Hampshire Reds as well.

I've had the basic square models with mounting units. I have one under the coop viewing the run and the other inside the coop. They work well and have had no issues.

Put the chickens in the coop. They're excited

I just built a 2x4 brooder and it's about 1 foot of the ground for my new chicks. It's been a couple of years and I've missed having chickens around. I have 6 chicks - 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Easter Egger, and 1 Rhode Island Red. They're 2 days old now. The kids decided to decorate...

I just built a 2x4 brooder and it's about 1 foot of the ground. I have 6 chicks - 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Easter Egger, and 1 Rhode Island Red. They're 2 days old now. The kids decided to decorate the brooder with stickers on the outside. I use 2 100watt ceramic bulbs, and a...