Hi all, I have two 8 week old RIR and 4 week old BO, when can I allow them to mingle without the barrier crate? Picture is a reference of size difference.
Hey all! Currently I have 4 large breed chickens and I have a prefab chicken coop. Can you provide me advice or suggestions for expanding my current coop. (It has a pull out tray on the bottom and it’s raised up above a run)
I am purchasing a metal kennel to put over my coop but it’s manufactured with chicken wire. Should I put hardware cloth on the bottom 2 feet or should I cover the whole thing is hardware cloth?
Hey all! I have a back australorp that looks similar to this. Could you help me figure out how many weeks? I was told mine were only a couple days old but she’s bigger than all my others.
I have been doing some research and came across the health benefits for chickens eating bee pollen pellets. Are they safe for chicks as well? I have 2 week old chicks.
I made a mix of herbs to eventually mix into the dust bath. However, I am wondering if I can sprinkle some in my brooder since they have been dust bathing in the pine shavings.
The coop that I purchased has a 10 Ft long run connected to the coop. Is that big enough for 4 chickens? I live on a rural property and I’m a little nervous letting them free range.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to chickens, I got my first flock of chicks yesterday.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have 4 chicks, hopefully all girls.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have two Rhode Island Reds (Ruth and Honey)and I...