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  1. Craig Cowan

    Ahh! Young Love - Spring is in the air !

    These two haven’t even made it to the coop yet - but I can see it in their eyes.
  2. Craig Cowan

    They’ve invented auto chicken doors - I’m looking to ...

    Hello Everyone, Im not sure that anyone makes what I’m looking for - maybe one of you might know. If it’s not made by someone- I am pretty mechanical- I’ll make it myself with all the parts/ hardware. I would like to be able to have an automatic ( on a timer) hydraulic opener on my Run Door. 34”...
  3. Craig Cowan

    Could somebody explain ....

    One of my hens ( Bantam) has gone what I believe to be - Broody. Ok - it’s spring, I’ll deal with it. Decision was made to let her hatch out. OK. She’s in nest 90% of the day & night - only comes out fo about 15 min. In middle of day. She eats, drinks, poops, preens, etc. she’s been doing this...
  4. Craig Cowan

    Pasty Butt. Any ointment better for helping prevention of sticking to fuzz on chick.

    Hello Everyone Out of 7 chicks, only 1 has recurring Pasty Butt. whats best release agent to help prevent. I can’t afford Brooder Plate just now- using heat lamp - I know— I know Any ideas?? Thanks Craig
  5. Craig Cowan

    I’m looking at the Frozen glass 1/2 full

    10 degrees this a.m. here in my neck of the woods. My day to clean poop Boards. Normally I use my sifter to lift poo out of sand/ straw mixture . Today everything frozen solid - with gloves, just picked it up - cleaned all 3 boards in 8 minutes. So, I should stop griping about the cold.
  6. Craig Cowan

    Problem with my Flock - Specifically with my Roo

    Every time I go into the run over last few days to give morning mash, I find myself mumbling about the “ Kansas City Chiefs “ All my flock has to say is. Bucks,Bucks,Bucks. Oh -soo bad I‘ m gonna get banned from this board. Have a good. Day
  7. Craig Cowan

    Are “ Runts” common in chicks?

    Photo shows 2 Silver Laced Wyandotte chicks. Born the same time as all the others. Lower one in photo is Runt. The one just above is sister. At 16 days all, including her sister are measurably bigger. Might it be the “ Breed “, or just Genetics or just this chick. Thanks in Advance Craig
  8. Craig Cowan

    OK, I admit it - I’m more easily bored on a Snow Day than my Chickens

    So here it is - Take your bets. Photo below is of exactly 14 day old chick hatched at home. I could be wrong - buttt - Don’t think so - this guy’s a Roo. ya killin me
  9. Craig Cowan

    I can’t believe I’m asking this !

    7 chicks in Brooder. All doing well. 1 has decided that ( she - lol) will change the way things are done. instead of “ Dust Bath” she has been jumping into shallow water dish & wet bathing flinging water all over herself, just like the big girls outside with dust. she stays in for 10 min. At...
  10. Craig Cowan

    Breakfast is Served

    Well , thanks to all who gave input. The girls love both Fermented Feed & Fodder. Spoiled ??? At least I didn’t serve it to them while they were still sitting on the Roost.
  11. Craig Cowan

    Another Newbie question

    Hello Everyone, is it my feed or time of year, or something else. I’ll post 2 photos - one before & one current of the combs on my Orpingtons. 2 months ago - bright red. Now - malaise pink. Any ideas why. Thanks in Advance Craig
  12. Craig Cowan

    Yes, sometimes I have to learn the hard way.

    Well, over the last 4 months or so, I have been dragging my feet ( mostly because of expense), with biting the bullet & getting the electric fence. I let the ladies out when I’m home during the day, & usually I am in & out enough, that I figured it would deter most predators, except for Hawks...
  13. Craig Cowan

    Soft Shell Eggs

    Morning Everyone, One of my Buff Orpingtons is about 35 weeks old. every egg she has laid has been soft shell, most breaking upon landing. I have oyster shell on the side, which she never touch’s. She appears healthy, eats & drinks regularly. Last week, I tried scrambled eggs with egg shells...
  14. Craig Cowan

    Any alternatives to vaccinations for Fowl Pox.

    Morning All. unfortunately, The black spots I am seeing on my Orpingtons Comb/ wattle appear to be pox. anything I can treat this with - short of vaccination. Thanks Craig
  15. Craig Cowan

    When is the best time ...?

    Ok, I know I am planning way early, but am thinking of have my friend who has a beautiful Roo, bring him over in the spring. I live in N.E. ( New York), what month - generally would be best to begin the chick process. Thanks to all. Craig
  16. Craig Cowan

    A Newbie wonders why!

    My Buff Orpington started laying last week. I took the suggestion to put fake eggs in nesting boxes - it worked. The rest of the girls are not laying yet, so I moved the fake eggs into the other nest boxes that she doesn’t like to use. Seems every day, even though she’s not using those boxes...
  17. Craig Cowan

    Sorry for asking - I know this gets asked 20x a day !!!

    I have 8 pullets ( 17 weeks) Been watching Poo. Noticed 2 areas on Poop board with what looked like possible blood? could one of you experienced keepers take a look & let me know if this looks like Coccidoisis. ? Thanks to everyone on this site . You all make this an AMAZING resource. photos...
  18. Craig Cowan

    Reviews of this Protection Device are all over the map. Does “ Night Guard” really work?

    Hello Friends, I have BIG Raccoons where I Live. 50% of the reviews for Night Guard basically say its garbage. Have 0 $ left to waste. really could use your experience here. Many thanks in Advance. Craig
  19. Craig Cowan

    Can I. / Should I ???

    When my Pulletts get here. They will have been on Medicated Feed. Should I keep the on this type feed. OR. Can I switch them over to Fermented Feed ? Thanks Craig
  20. Craig Cowan

    66 year old Newbie

    Well, I’m sure you all are wondering why I waited till this age to have chickens.! I just wanted to make sure I was mature enough to handle all the enjoyment I was going to have. Live in NYS, I have been in the planning stage for the last 8 months or so. I finally finished my Building my Run...
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