I'm struggling with this issue because I have 4 birds and 2 are roosters. I've tried to find them homes, but I haven't had much luck. I can't eat them!
Hi Guys, I have a batam roo (Rocky Roo) who is just over 11 weeks old. He's been really friendly so far, but he recently bit me pretty hard, twice. He's the only rooster living with his three hens. I raised him from a chick with his ladies and I'd like to keep him. I'm worried he will start...
I recently purchased a Grandpa's Feeder for my flock of four birds. My problem is that my bantam is too small to open the lid on her own. My chicks are eight weeks old. Do you guys think she'll get big enough to work the feeder? (Also, I think little Rosie is actually a Rocky, since she has...
I am also thinking of buying an Omlet automatic door, so I look forward to hearing how yours is. Does it have an automatic door open/ close button as well as the daylight sensing mechanism? Thanks.
How do I get Deep Bedding going in a raised coop with a wooden floor? We just put the chicks out there yesterday and I've been using pine shavings, just like I did in their brooder tub.
Hi guys, My babies are getting closer to the BIG move into their coop and I'm looking for a feeder and waterer for them. I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on the Rugged Ranch High End Poultry Waterer? I like the fact that I can fill it from outside the run. For a feeder I'm considering...
I wonder if shavings on top of a sand base would be good? I find straw to be really hard to clean (but that's based on my experience with horses and cows.)
Hello, My fiance and I have a 3'x4' coop with a wooden floor and four chickens (they're 3+ weeks old and still in the brooder). We live in New Hampshire. What type of bedding do people suggest we use? We have a 8'x8' attached run (not in picture.)