I am currently using the deep litter method in my coop. I also use DE in the coop and dust my birds with it as well. How often should I be using it? I have only used it once so far because this is my girls first week outside in the coop.
I have 6 hens that are 8 weeks old. They have access to their regular feed 24/7, but i like to supplement them with kitchen scraps. I know what kinds of things I can give them, i'm just not sure how often. Can I give them scraps everyday? We have scraps or leftovers just about everyday and I...
I have a coop with an attatched run that is almost complete. I have all of the necessary thinks in the coop ( nest boxes, food, water, roosts, ect...) but am unsure what all I need in the run. I also have food and water in the run. Are there any particular items that your hens really enjoy in...
my coop/run is almost completed. I am planning on having a sand floor in the run but am not sure if I should use sand in the actual coop? Are shaving or straw better for the actual coop?
I live in central Texas and I was wondering if I really need to insulate my coop? I have 4 RIR's and 2 EE's. My coop is draft free and has straw in it to help keep them warm.
I have 4-3 weeks old RIRs and I am wanting to get 2-1 week old Ameraucanas. Can I place them in the same brooder together since they are all still relatively young and close to the same age?
Where is the best/cheapest place to purchase harware cloth? I am having trouble finding any that is wider than 36" and the studs on my coop are 4' apart so 36" will not work.
I live in central Texas and it will be the middle of winter when my chicks are old enough to go out to their coop. What do I do? I know that our winters here are not that bad but it wont be 70 degrees outside either. Do I heat the coop with a heat lamp( a heat lamp in a wooden structure filled...
I have 4-3 week old RIR's. They are currently in a large tote in my house. I am currently working on the coop, but would like to know how long i have before they go outside.
I have 4- 2 week old Rhode Island Reds and I am going to start on their coop shortly. I have been scouring the internet for the perfect coop and I think that I have found it. Problem is that I cannot find the plans for it. Here is the link to the picture of what I want it to look like...