5 weeks ago, I purchased four speckled sussex chicks, sexed as pullets, that came from Meyer. Two are very normal looking as far as feathering and size/growth. Two were very, very small as day olds with really small/short wing feathers. They're currently feathering very, very slowly, are...
5 weeks ago, I purchased four speckled sussex chicks, sexed as pullets, that came from Meyer. Two are very normal looking as far as feathering and size/growth. Two were very, very small as day olds with really small/short wing feathers. They're currently feathering very, very slowly, are...
I have a light sussex pullet who laid her first egg on 1/22/12 and laid two consecutive days following but since then nothing. I've since seen her in the nest box twice (as recently as today) but no eggs. She appears to be acting normal and eating and drinking. Is this normal "pullet"...
I'm planning on installing this auto coop door http://www.discounthomeautomation.com/Add-A-Motor-Chicken-Coop-Motor-AAD20 and am looking for recommendations on a self-locking feature to ensure raccoons can't slide the door open. Any/all ideas welcome.
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A few weeks ago, I added two newbies to my original flock of four. One of the newbies is has been fully accepted - no problem - its as if she's been here from day one. The other newbie, however, is constantly being chased by three of the original four. It is very heart breaking to watch...
Help! Any tips on feeding meds with a dropper (needleless syringe)? All my attempts result in a struggle with the hen doing a turtle impersonation with her neck going in/out, in/out and I can't get her to open her beak.
Has anyone tried this method for predator proofing the perimeter of your coop and do you think 6" is deep enough? This method appeals to me greatly over renting a 300lb trencher!
http://www.eartheasy.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=CBFS
Seeking advice on modifying my slanted coop roof with a Green/Living/Ecoroof. Please see photo of coop at link below. I'm concerned about possible runoff from rain; I wouldn't want the egg collection box to get hammered by water. Would adding a gutter resolve this? Your comments are...