Went out this afternoon to change the water in the coop when I noticed there was yolk on the top of the waterer. The waterer is on the opposite end of the coop than the nesting boxes. Went inside to check things out, there was yolk on the wall about 12 inches above and 8 inches to the left of...
One of my golden laced wyandottes was being very aggressive today. She is definitely the gal that's in charge, but this seemed to be more than just a warning peck. She sort of grabbed one of the BA's by the neck. A little later I was nearby, cleaning the coop, when I heard a bit of a ruckus. I...
My PBR seems to have a growth near her eye. Its not open or seeping, just a round lump. Was wondering if it"s something I should be concerned about? The other side of her face does not look that way, nor does her "sister". Thank you in advance...
I am so excited that I finally got a chance to check out the leftover pallets from my husband's place of employment! I knew they looked about the right size from afar, but today I got to take a good look at them, and they are perfect for re-purposing into a coop! I plan to put two side by side...
Cannot get my picture to load in my coop article. I get a message that says "error in retrieving URL". I am using Photobucket, and set the album to public. Tried all the different image links, too. And suggestions? I am using an iPad.
My husband had built this shed to look like an outhouse out of rough cut lumber about 15 years ago. When we decided to get chickens he built the nesting boxing, added a roost above, and cut a small door for the run. We re-purposed some metal shipping frames to make the run. All in all, using...
One of my GLW seems much bigger than the others. I never realized how much bigger until today, when I picked her up. (She's not my most friendly hen, hence the reason it's been a while since I picked her up!) She seems to be "in charge" , so I am wondering if she eats the most. I feed them...