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I have a very sweet, very broody silkie. I have six silkie chicks almost three weeks old in a brooder. I'm thinking about bringing mama in the house and letting her raise them. Has anyone done this? She's sooooooo broody, I think she would be a good mom. Not sure if she could raise six on her...

Does anyone have a two level run? Please post pictures if you do. Not an upstairs coop, but the run itself is two levels of usable space. I have a wire pen for my silkes, but they are ground dwellers, the don't even roost. I have room for them now but want to expand. Does anyone have a two...

Someone here has a great chart with all of the different pictures of poop. Normal, abnormal, etc. I've searched around, but I swear someone had one that was all in one place rather than a bunch of different answers. Help?

Hi there, I need some advice. I have a one year old RIR hen who is lethargic, and sounds like she's breathing a little heavy. Not wet, not really labored, but definitely a little harder than normal. Eyes, ears, and nostrils are clear, no discharge. Vent is clear, no signs of worms/lice/parasites...

I'm getting ready to bring home my first babies, they will range from 2-6 weeks old. Can I put the younger ones that are a couple weeks in with the older chicks? How old do chicks have to be for the threat of pasty butt to pass? How long do I feed them medicated chick starter? I'm going to...

Should I feed my chickens romaine? It has all been recalled because of Ecoli. I have been feeding it to them for weeks, do I toss it? Will it contaminate the eggs or hurt the chickens?

I'm not sure what forum to put this in. I'm looking for stats on backyard chicken owners in Ohio. Most places don't require a permit for backyard chickens. Where would I find this info? Any ideas?

If you have video or audio of your chickens making happy chicken sounds, please share them. Thanks!

The ladies want their breakfast, and a special appearance from my girl Pearl.

I know they aren't really... I just brought them home Saturday from the hatchery, they are 4-5 months. 3RIR and 3 Golden Buffs. All are healthy, eating, drinking, pooping, scratching in the dirt, dust bathing, etc. Is it normal that they spend a lot of time in the coop, even when the weather...

I'm picking up my started birds on Saturday! They will be 4-5 months old, from Meyer Hatchery. 3 RIRs and 3 Golden Buffs. The coop and run are built and predator proofed, first aid kit is stocked, I'll buy food and bedding when I pick them up. Cardboard carriers are built and ready to go. Any...

Is it safe to use ACV in water all the time, or should you only use it when there is a problem?

I'm in the process of assembling my coop right now. Chickens come in 3 weeks. I've heard that people do some sort of a lime wash on the inside of the coop to help guard against pests. Does that actually work? If so, what is the recipe for the wash? I would like to get it done and dry before my...

Yes, I know spring and summer are just starting. But will you show me pics of your winter runs? ETA: For those of you who live where there is snow.

We also feed wild birds in the backyard. We have the feeders that close off when something heavy gets on them, take in portable feeders at night. I got new baffles and greased the poles and the baffles. The food is safe--it was kind of funny watching them try to climb the greased poles. Except...

I've yet to find a hose reel that doesn't get tangled or isn't sturdy enough to handle our 100' hose. The stuff at HD, Lowe's, etc. just isn't heavy duty enough. What do you use to keep your hoses under control and out of the way?

I have a space next to the house that's enclosed on three sides, and I'd like to let the chickens roam around in there when they aren't in their regular coop/run area. There's a door to the house right there so I can watch them. It would only be during the day when we're home or working in the...

There are nine zillion kinds. What gauge, brand, material, etc. do you recommend for coop protection and the run?

Need quick opinions...going to have six hens (GB and RIR), maybe a couple Bantam down the road. Is a 6’6” x 7’6” x 6’3” run size ok? I don't have a ton of room but I want happy girls. Free ranging will be limited, but I might be able to increase the run size later. They will have room to roost...

Hi everyone, chicken newbie here, with newbie questions. We're getting ready to take the plunge and get our chickens. I'm trying to get an idea of general monthly/yearly costs, not including the coop, run, and initial bird purchase, those one time large costs. I'm going to have 4-6 hens and 2-4...