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My pullets are 6 and 7 weeks old now and MUST move outside to their coop/run this weekend. Although they appear to be fully feathered now, I'm a little concerned about the night temps dropping down into the 40's. I've been using a Brinsea Ecoglow radiant heat source and considering putting it in...

My hens have been traumatized by wild birds getting trapped in the run & coop for two days now. I'm pretty sure I've secured the run/coop by covering all possible entryways. BUT it is full of the wild bird droppings. I'm concerned that my hens will contract something from the poop or just...

My hens have been traumatized by wild birds getting trapped in the run & coop for two days now. I'm pretty sure I've secured the run/coop by covering all possible entryways. BUT it is full of the wild bird droppings. I'm concerned that my hens will contract something from the poop or just...

Due to a recent physical injury and extended rehab, I am no longer able to care for my chickens. For this reason, the complete set-up is for sell. This includes a custom chicken tractor, 3 laying hens and 5 pullets (7 weeks old) plus the feeders and waterers. The chicken tractor is from...

To our Indianapolis BYC'ers - do you know a local veterinarian who treats chickens? I'm hoping I never need one, but would like to know who to call if the need arises.

We had to leave town for 24 hours and upon our return found the chicken feeder covered in blood. It appears as though something was pecking or scratching to get more feed and in the process smeared, spattered blood all around it. I checked each of my birds, especially their beaks and feet/toes...

I'm really bummed I won't be able to make it to ChickenFest. I've been hoping for opportunities to meet up with others. If all goes well and there's interest in another one then maybe that'll happen. On another note, I'm searching for a couple of hens to add to my very small flock. If...

I have a small coup/run but could easily accommodate another hen or two. I currently have 2 barred rocks and 1 rhode island red who are 19 weeks old. I'm looking for small, cold-tolerant egg layers that are not too flighty (I like to be able to pick them up). Would anyone have suggestions...

After raising my girls from chicks this Spring, I've only recently named them. It took a while for their true personalities to show and I wanted to name them based on that. I have: Dory (from Finding Nemo) = a RIR who is just not very bright, but cute none the less Laverne and Shirley = two...

Thanks so much to both of you!! As it turns out, he got a new home late yesterday. I got a call from my Mom asking if I still had him, she knew a farmer who wanted him. The farmer sells produce all summer long so we'll get to see him when we stop to buy some. I really appreciate your offers...

Hi everyone. I have a RIR roo, 18 weeks old who needs re-homed. I put a post in the buy/sell forum but wanted to offer him here, for free. If you're not interested in adding him to your flock but would like as a meat bird, I'm ok with that. I wish I could keep him but my husband is adamant...

I have a very sweet Roo who's 18 weeks old that needs re-homed. He would be a great addition to your flock or even your dinner table if you're so inclined. I live in the Indy area and would be happy to deliver or meet you. $3 or trade for ?

HAPPY FRIDAY everyone!! I'm so excited it's the end of the week (and one day closer to summer break)! The funniest thing happened last night. While I was guiding the flock back towards the coop a moth took flight and all of them chased it, trying to snatch it out of the air. I couldn't help...

What's for breakfast?????

He is 12 weeks old and beautiful. I'd like to keep him but I have a very small coop/run. If you're interested adopting him, please send me a private message and we can discuss details.

LOL, maybe a little. He acts like he doesn't and fusses about having them, but really enjoys telling stories about them. He's starting to realize they're not as bad to have around as he thought so that's progress.

Ugh, I have 811 unread posts - don't think I'll every get caught up. I don't post a lot but have been following the thread for several months now and have learned so much. I love it that there are so many Hoosiers here and are so active, I don't feel so lonely in my chicken-keeping life...

HELP - I'm a teacher in Indianapolis and we've planned a whole unit around hatching chicks but our source for the eggs fell through today. Does anyone know where I can get some eggs on the west side by Tuesday? We're scheduled to put them in the incubator then.

lajohnston ~ What did you end up doing? It seems like yours would be warm enough if they were in the box part of your Nap Town Coop with plenty of pine shavings. I still have them in the brooder in the house. My thoughts are to wait until the weekend to introduce them to the coop/run so I'll...

Thanks, I hadn't thought about that. I have a new chicken tractor so they could get in the coop. It's supposed to get down into the 30's at night, that's not too cold?