Recent content by Tamatha18

Thank you!

I will see about installing poop boards. However 2 of them roost up in the eaves of the roof.

Poop poop everywhere. I feel like sand would be easier to clean/scoop. I’ve also been researching the wood pellet bedding. My daughter uses that in her bunny’s litter box.

I have not heard of the DLM but will read up in it. Thank you!

There are pics in this thread, but here’s my naked necks. Thing 1 and Thing 2 (in the background)

In order, Penny, Black Betty, Suzie Q, Lucy, Thing 1 and Thing 2 in the background.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am not "new" to chickens but it has been 30+ years since I have had any. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I purchased 6 chickens on 6/29/22 (they range in age from 1 yr to 1-1/2 yrs old) and 2 ducklings back in...

I have a hen house that is approximately 7' x 13'. The run/pin is currently about 20' x 14' The hen house has a dirt floor. I have buried hardware cloth and then have a thick layer of Pine shavings on the floor. I was thinking about removing the pine shavings and putting pea gravel down and...