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Yes, it is closed for the night, but I'll call in the morning. Thanks! Medicated feed- yes. I set up the brooder in the garage with a heat lamp and put her back in it. She just ate a little feed with yogurt and drank a few drops of water with ACV from a dropper for me. She seems to perk...

thank you- yes, they have been eating dirt and sand. Where do I get Corid? Thank you for the reply. I just checked her crop- it is empty, the others all have full crops.

I have a 6.5 week old chick- buff orp- this AM she started breathing heavily (her sides are heaving) and she has her feathers puffed. She falls asleep as soon as I pick her up. She has eaten today and drank this morning for sure. She's been in the coop with her sisters (all 6.5 weeks old)...

Thanks! I think we have decided to go with stained and Thompsons.

Thanks! I hadn't thought of that-- What would be better for the kids, hens and garden (the coop runs along side the garden): treated lumber or untreated lumber that is stained and sealed, or untreated lumber that is painted?

I know. 24 months is not a long time. Is there anything that is nontoxic, safe, waterproof, long lasting? I found Timber Pro UV, but when you look at their website they don't list prices. You are asked to fill out an order form and then they'll tell you how much it costs..... I thought that...

We are getting ready to build our coop. We are planning to build a coop with attached run, and will be painting the coop itself, but didn't want to paint the run. I am concerned about using a sealant that is not non-toxic, my children will be eating the hens' eggs and the coop is in the garden...

We don't have our hens yet, they will be coming in April- so we are complete newbies! But, my best advice is to read everything you can get your hands on about chickens and coops and laws both online and in print, and then jump in with both feet! I found City Chicks by Patricia Foreman to be...