Today i lost my first hen. it was an 8 and 1/2 week RIR. One of the bigger ones too. The eyehooks on my ramp broke and while a few hens were on the ramp the ramp broke and crushed the hen under it. i was so sad now my flock is only at 9
OK - so i started my coop today! i just build the frame until i can get the plywood then ill brace it etc. I have 10 RIR hens that are just a little over three weeks old. the coop dimensions are 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, 4 feet tall, and the floor is 2 feet off the ground.
I'm sure i'll...
Hi, my chicks are three weeks old about. They are RIR. i was wondering if it is ok to give them any treats yet, and also, what kind of treats should i give them?
Ok so i'm going to start building my coop finally. i pretty much have the coop planned, but i want to put some wire on a section of the wall instead of wood. anyone know what kind of wire i should use? also, i need some ideas for a run. i was thinking about using plastic orange fencing that...
Made it through the first two weeks without any chicks dying! I just let them outside today for the first time!! i'll try to post the picture but idk how haha
Hey everyone! I'm a brand new chicken owner! I've been wanting them for about a year or so now, and i finally got my order from the feed store on friday! I got ten RIR pullets! (although i wouldn't mind if one was accidently missexed ). I'll try to get some pictures up as soon as possible!