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Would like to share my photos of chicken coop and run but forgot how to do this.

Hi All, I started with this sight years ago when my husband and I first got started with chicks on our 3 acre horse property. We went gun whoa on chickens, ducks, geese besides the dogs, cats, horses and sheep. The kids were in 4-H for years. Now at the present, I am a widow, kids are married...

I found the place where many of you talked about the leg bands, the use of zip ties etc. How do you know the size to purchase ?? My chicks are still young- 3 mos I think, but as adults (Orps & Wyandottes) what # do I order??? I don't want to keep the zip ties on, would rather have a numbered...

Ok, you have a pet hen who follows you and sits in your lap. Does this usually change once she has her chicks? Will she stay the same or chase you out? Whats your experience?? Thanks, Val

I have read some of the breeds do well in winter, but how about summer? I noticed them panting even in the shade. I have a fan on for the chicks but they can move away from it. I have dampened the ground for them when its pretty hot. Any comments out there?

Hi All, I am learning how to use this site so bare with me. Just wanted to share a true story with you. I have a story to tell about a very neat R.I.Red hen and my mom. This was a few years back when my mom found out she was ill with a very rare illness that affects her lungs. She was...

Hello All, Just joined the group today, 7/11/12. Buying books, bought 5 different breeds, all the same age, so cute and cuddly. The 2 buff orpingtons are the tamest so far. I turned my dog kennel into a chicken coop! Have lots of questions to ask and will do so soon. I live in Granite Bay...