I have read so many conflicting articles on the use of sand in the coop/run for chickens. Some say it is great (as long as it isn't play sand) and others say it carries Ecoli, or is bad to use.
I am setting up a coop/run area with a bigger run area attached to it. The largest run will have...
My brooder is huge! It's 48"x30" and 32.5" high. It's my dog's old kennel. I screened it in so the chicks can't escape. I have a heat plate (from Premier), water bottle (from Premier) and food dish (reamer). And some toys.
I put the spongy shelf liner on the tray to start with and will...
I am looking for a Black Copper Marans, Welsummer, and a Delaware pullet chick - one of each. I should be ready for them mid-April. My heat plate I ordered is back ordered and should be here by then. I want day old chicks if at all possible. I had to put a price in and I am not sure what these...
I am getting chicks next month and I want to feed a healthy organic feed. I've read a lot on feeds and I must say the info is confusing! The feed stores don't help. They just want to push what they sell. I know if I ask 6 people what a good brand is I will probably get 6 different answers. I...
Is there a list on here of what is good to feed and what isn't good to feed as far as table scraps goes?
I know from having canaries and parrots that you shouldn't feed mushrooms, avocado, chocolate... Does that hold true for chickens too?
My name is Laurie and I don't have nay chickens yet. I want to research everything I need to before hand so I don't have any issues due to not knowing what I should when I get my chicks.
I have a large fenced yard that I am still trying to figure out the best location for my coop. I live in...