Back in September my wife got three chickens from a friend to butcher. They were so lovable I talked her in to keeping them. We bought a small coop on Amazon, some feed and prepared an area for them. I would let them out in the morning and they would forage in our big yard all day. At night they...
It can get real cold here in Wisconsin and I was wondering if anyone puts a 1 inch thick or so piece of styrofoam under the straw in the bedding area? I would think that would help keep them warm. Any problems with that?
We have had a few roosters in past years, but living in the city they were a big problem. Recently my wife had an opportunity to get 6 hens from a friend at work. She is Filipino and was planning to give three to friends and butcher the rest. After getting to know the chickens I granted them a...