Recent content by sandymike

Thanks for your response. I am using the wood shavings the feed store recommended and sell for the chicks. They use them in their cages and have no problems. The chicks that died seem to make have a hoarse sound to their peeping. I got some VetRx and put it in the water ....to no avail...

I am a newbie to chicken keeping and I have been reading and diligently researching chickens prior to getting my 6 buff orp. 4 weeks ago. They were all about 3 weeks old then. I put them in a brooder....with light....feeding them med. feed....when they feathered out they went in the coop with...

My metal shed coop has a wood floor which sometimes get wet if we have blowing winds. I don't want it to have to replace it in the near future. Any advice on what others have used for bedding on wood floors? Thanks

We have a converted metal shed that we renovated into a chicken coop. It is an 8 x 10 and gives our 5 buffs lots of play room. We created big windows in each side for cross ventilation and a huge opening in the front with a walk in door. Today my grandson did a great job creating a small...

Hi Everyone......My name is Sandy and I have 5 new little chicks and I am so excited about all the fun I will be having.....I love this site and all the info that is available.....Looking forward to learning lots and lots here.....