Recent content by TwoAcresonaDream

I have been super worried about my hens, and I live in MD. I don't like the cold, and I just have to keep reminding myself that they naturally run hotter than humans. I have cold hardy breeds, but none of the ladies have wanted to be outside of the coop for the last few days. They will only come...

I read that putting ACV in the water can help. We are in a cold snap right now, and I'm going to try that.

Yes, there will definitely be water in the tractor. We are using chicken wire, but I wasn't planning on placing the tractor in the far parts of the yard by the tree line. We also have a nanny who watches the two smaller children, and she takes them outside every day barring bad weather. I will...

I let them free range during the last hour of daylight because our land isn't fenced, and they like the neighbor's land. During that last hour, they usually don't go anywhere but our property. They do have access to balanced feed, and it is just in a large feeder for them to eat under the edge...

Hello Everyone! Finally getting started on my homestead dreams with the purchase of our new home in June, and our hens in August. We have two mostly flat and cleared acres, and I love it! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, I am very new to chickens. We got our...

Hello everyone! Long time reader, first time poster here. We acquired six mature chickens, and purchased two 11 week old chickens in August (so the little ones must be 14-15 weeks now?). I have integrated everyone together, and my husband has the frame of a 35 sqft PVC chicken tractor put...