We just got chicks for the first time ever. Our 3 black ones are different than the white n brown ones. 2 of them don't have fuzz on their backs and this morning all 3 of them have a growth , like a goiter, on the right side do their necks. Are they sick or is it specific to their breed, which I...
Planning a coop and run with dimensions, 8' x 12' for the run and the 4' x 8' coop will be raised 18-24" above one end of the run. 96 sq/ft for run and 32 sq/ft for coop.
I was planning for the run floor to be wood with a rim a few inches high to contain sand or wood shavings. This would allow...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
YES! Extremely New!
Will get chickens on June 11th, 2013. We ordered chickens 2 days ago - yesterday went and got most starter supplies for the chicks - better hurry to build a coop before they are big enough to go outside!!!
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