We have our coop in a really large dog kennel covered in deer netting. For those of you witha similar setup, do you still close the chickens in the coop every night? Is there a way to secure them completely so that they can have access to the run when they want
We are looking at putting our hens in a large dog kennel to keep them safe from hawks. We are wondering what the best option for the top is? Any tips, suggestions are appreciated.
I have 4 chickens and a good size back yard. They are about 4 months old and have begun to lay. I also have children at my home ranging in age from 1 year to 13. Is it safe to let the chickens free range if the kids still play in the backyard? Do I need to worry about salmonella that way? Should...
According to this picture the top is a hen and the bottom is a rooster correct? Its our 1st year with chickens and I am starting to think we have 3 roosters and only 1 hen. 3 of them have a very large comb thats dark red and one is much smaller and a lighter color