I am having the same problem. My co-op suggested a higher protein feed, I started them on it a couple days ago, so not sure if it is working yet. He said sometimes they eat feathers if they dont get enough protein.
I don't want to get into everything, that's long winded. I have a hen (just turned a year old) who, for the past few weeks has been off on her own, quiet, almost seeming depressed. She seemed to have diarrehea. We cleaned her behind off once and she stayed clean so I assumed the diarrhea had...
I have found a few eggs with no shell laying in the coop. There is just a yolk inside like a mucus sack. Is this common? Or are they missing something in their diet? My chickens just started laying 2 weeks ago.
I will be putting the plywood down for my floor tomorrow. Just wondering what is best to do with the plywood to protect it. I have read on here about linolium, sticky tiles, and painting it. Any ideas on what is best?
Has anyone ever ordered chicks from Purely Poultry in Oshkosh, WI? I saw there ad on Craigs list and they are only about 3 hours from where I live.
If anyone has, would you recommend ordering chicks from them. I will be ordering my first chicks this spring.
Yes, I do plan on having an attached run. Don't have a size yet but I have all winter to plan that.
I didn't think about the pecking issue. I was planning on getting 8-10 tops but I would like to get enough to keep them warm since it gets cold up here in the winter. Thanks for the great info...
I am planning on getting chickens for the first time next spring. The coop that I am planning to build is 8 x 10. I want to get Barred Rocks and Austrolorps. What is the maximum number of chickens for a coop that size?