I have a flock of 12 layers. All healthy, eating, pooping, drinking. Combs nice and read, and a couple are coming out of a molt. My Ameracauna decided to go broody for about 9 days but now is back in the group and roosting at night. Up until she did this, I was getting around 9 eggs a day but...
We just purchased a new batch of various breeds and one of the Barred Rocks started showing a splayed leg. After researching the topic on these forums, here's what we ended up doing last night...
So my 10 birds are now 8 weeks old. They are loving their NEW coop and run. I am still feeding them starter/grower and they are very healthy. Here's the question.... I have started giving them treats, watermelon, strawberries, leftover bread but they don't seem too interested in much of it. They...
Easy construction. 4" PVC pipe, and 4" Wye, a cleanout cap, and 2 4" caps! Viola!! All I need to do now is figure out how to cover the opening during inclement weather. I'm sure I'll find an idea in here somewhere.
So, we bought 10 pullets. They are 5 weeks old. After reading several threads about combs, I'm thinking we have a little fella. Can you confirm? We were told RIR or maybe Red Sexlink.
Framed out this little project yesterday. Gonna build the metal shed today and tomorrow. This gives them some shade and an extra 80 sf of dirt to play in. The run will be built off the right side 8 x 10 as well.
bed on the
We purchased 10 "Pullets" 4 weeks ago and they all are going great!! Creating a huge mess as expected but very healthy!! I look forward to asking some questions as this is our first Chicken Venture!!