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I want to build arched trellis' in my garden but am confused on the orientation. Should I run them with the opening running north/south or east/west? If I run them with the opening running north/south will the plants on the east side get enough sun? If I run them with the opening east/west will...

I want to plant fruit trees next or near my chicken run to help provide shade for the run and protection when free ranging. My husband thinks the fruits trees will give the hawks somewhere to hide and hunt. Pro or Con having fruit trees next to or near chicken run.

Half leghorn half australorp born Dec 4. We have 3 of them and they have all matured slowly. The other we know are boys. This one we keep going back and forth. Thoughts?

I have a very very large Cochin rooster. He is the sweetest “little” boy in the world. He has a limp sometimes but I can’t find an injury. I have confined him in the past but it never gets better. I was starting to think it might be scale mites. He has massively huge feet. I mean he actually has...

I have a broody hen that is sitting on eggs in the coop. Every time she comes out to eat or drink she is attacked by the older hens. The eggs are due to hatch this weekend. I’m afraid if I move her out of the coop into the barn for the first few weeks to stay warm she and her chicks will have a...

I am brain storming ways to keep the snow out of my covered run this season. Last year I used tarps. It worked for the most part. I had to push the ceiling up everyday to get the weight off because of sagging. I couldn't get it close enough to the coop to keep the doors from freezing shut. It...

I have Welsummer and blue Andalusian cockerels that need homes. They are from McMurrary and were born around 4/20.

This handsome boy is 11 weeks old from McMurrary hatchery. I just have too many boys. He has been hand raised and chirps for treats. In Smithvilee MO. Make an offer

My daughter thinks it’s a boy but I’m really hoping it’s a pullet. He/she is 11 weeks old. He/she was our surprise chick.

I have two pullets that are a mix. Will they be good layers or will it be a wait and see kind of thing? Dad is a silver laced and mon is a Rhode Island Red.

We have a rooster that is in charge of 18 pullets and hens. He has worn out his welcome. My legs are scarred beyond belief. I have been trying everything under the sun for the last 3 months with no success. I have lumps where he has spurred me that are over a month old. My question is is there a...

What type of scale do you use? I want to start weighing my chickens to keep an eye on their health.

I have 5 chicks hatched by a hen Easter weekend. 3-4 boys 1-2 girls. I’m not sure in ones gender. His dad is a over zealous mater but not terrible. He grabbed his female sibling by the back of the neck and tried to jump on her back refusing to let go. Isn’t he a little young for this behavior...

The chicks hatched around 5 weeks ago. 4 black 1 white. For a long time she favored the white one now she is attacking him. His siblings and everyone else is attacking him. He isn’t the only roo out of the hatch either. Why him?

One of my 13 chicks is pooping what looks like blood. I touched it with my finger and it looks like blood. None of them are acting sick but I’m concerned. They are 4 weeks old, still in the inside brooder but get outside time weather permitting

This is from one of 13 chicks that are 3.5 weeks old. Does it look like bloody poop or just runny? Should I be worried

These were left by the previous owners. No one knows what they are other than some sort of animal cage. I was thinking of moving them to my chicken commissary for emergencies. What do you think?

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The back wall is fiberglass for great light. I’m worried it’s too far gone. My husband wants to tear it down. I see the potential. It has a concrete foundation. I already have a great coop and covered run but my chicken math is getting out of hand. Lol. Plus I want to raise pullets to sell or...