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Just wanted to give the 2 week later report. I made a netting barrier and kept the new sweeties separate from the original flock. It was indian summerish so they roosted outside under the roof of the run, on the window sill of the coop. Last night it seemed too chilly for that so after they...

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions and support. These new girlz are so sweet but I'm nervous that I'm a bit over my head. In the morning, I'm going to try and figure out a way to keep them separated for a while that isn't too complicated. Until tomorrow, the new girlz are roosting in the...

Hello, I'm trying to make a new plan... We recently lost two hens (sob) and decided to add two to our small flock of friendly girlz (5 1/2 months old, one EE, 2 RIR). The two new ones are 4 months old and very sweet, a Barred Rock and a Black Australorp. We got them in the evening so they...

It's great to have this feedback! My children are lobbying heavily for day old chicks in the Spring; then we'd get a few Buff Orpingtons and a few Barred Rocks. So, I may take a pass on the friends offer after all. How long do you quarantine them? And I imagine they have to be totally apart...

Thanks so much for the advise. I think we'll go for 3-5 more or so. Great to get a green light. Another egg today!

Hello, I've been reading a lot about coop size and flock size, but wanted to ask advise from you experienced folks. We have a great hen house and run we made out of back of our garage. The henhouse is 6 x 8 and the run is 11 x 7. It's nice and sheltered and dry, and half of the run has a...

Let me try again.... sorry.

We only planned for a small flock of hens, and have found ourselves with a beautiful Roo. First named Cleo(patra), now goes by Leo. 5 months old, Ameraucana. Too much crowing for the neighbors (and my husband). Look how gorgeous he is! Tanya (845) 518-5744

Very odd. My 6 thriving month old chicks lost interest in eating from their chick feeder -the metal kind with the little holes. I got them a bigger feeder, that hangs down. At first they seemed overjoyed, but now they look at it with dull disdain. When I put their crumbles in a little dish...

Thanks for all great advice!!! I think we'll spring for the electricity!!

Hi, We have our first six chicks and they are doing great! We're working on their henhouse and we insulated it and covered the hard insulation with tongue and groove. Having a great time with the design but can't make up our minds about spending the extra bucks to bring electricity to the...

We have 4 Araucanas and 2 Rhode Island Reds, and it seems like the Rhode Island Reds are a lot calmer than the Arauacanas. Is this true with all rhode Island Reds, or just ours?