Ughhhhhh, what do you all do about Flies!? They're everywhere. It's really creeping me out. How do I get rid of them? They're all over the chicken poop, and just multiplying by the coop. Absolutely disgusting. They're big flies too!
I feel like every time I come for advice on here it is because one of my hens died.... wait that is what I do. Here we go again.
Since 2013 we've lost 3 ladies to animal attacks, (raccoon /fox,) and this season we have lost 2 randomly.
I am concerned about the two that passed away this...
Hi everyone!
A few months ago I introduced 2 new Rhode Island Red hens to my small flock. I already had a Rhode Island Red, and an Easter Egger. The introduction did not go well. It took about a month for the Easter Egger to stop attacking the new hens, she was very aggressive and not happy...
Hi everyone.
I had hens, a Rhode Island Red, and an Easter Egger. On Sunday my husband and I decided to get two new Rhode Island Red hens, about a year old. I figured it was better to introduce 2 new hens as opposed to 1, to make the transition easier for all hens involved. (I do understand...
.I was so not prepared for my husband to come inside today and say "Checkers is dead, and I cant find Reaces." Good news is we did find Reaces, but I'm on a crazy search to find out what killed Checkers.
We let our ladies out at noon today, they free range on our acre. At 4:00 my husband went...
Hi everyone, I am not a chicken expert and really have no clue what I am doing when it comes to taking care of them. But I really like them and they have become awesome pets. Last summer my husband and I were adopted by a stray Rhode Island Red. Yes, you read that right, she was a stray. After...
Hi everyone, I am not a chicken expert and really have no clue what I am doing when it comes to taking care of them. But I really like them and they have become awesome pets. Last summer my husband and I were adopted by a stray Rhode Island Red. Yes, you read that right, she was a stray. After...
:PHi everyone, I am new to this site, and somewhat new to owning chickens. I have an issue tho, and didn't know where to get any answers. I hope someone can help!!
First I guess a little background is important. Around June, a random Rhode Island Red hen showed up at my house. She was very...