The GREAT news is that I brought our pullets home tonight! The bad news is that because my husband was sick today he didn't complete their full sized coop! Aaaahhhh! Tonight they are in a temporary, smaller (tiny) one that we have. It is about a 2'x2' chicken box with an attached run. The...
Hi, new to chickening here. We are finally picking up our pullets this weekend! Is there anything I should know about how to make sure I'm getting a healthy one? Would I automatically need to give it any kind of lice/mite/flea treatment? How would I know if it's free from pests?
Thank you in...
What is the easiest to clean coop that you can buy (preferably with an attached run)? (I'm not handy....and would like to spend under $300.) I'm planning on using a paddock system when I'm home and can let them out but I work full time and want the chickens to be protected during the day. I...
So....I need some advice. I've been wanting to have chickens for awhile. My dream is to homestead and have all sorts of animals but alas, we are suburbians until our finances change. We have half an acre, 4 rabbits, 2 dogs, 3 kids, a creek that runs through our backyard and a vegetable garden...