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I too use sand inside the coop. I use play sand from home depot, but have noticed the grains have become larger. I had preferred getting the finer sand, because I was using a mesh scoop used for reptiles and it sifted great, but I had to switch to a cat litter scoop and I don't think it's a...

I purchased the Add-A-Motor via Amazon about four years ago. Using a pulley wheel I was able to offset it to the side of the door. The door and track are self made and took some adjusting to avoid sticking. It is up to the owner to come with a way to turn on and off the motor. I used an...

We moved to a house that has both "feral" and outdoor house cats in the neighborhood and our three full grown chickens free range all day. A few of these cats often visit our yard and the chickens will chase them, especially when I try to give the cats treats and the chickens want them instead...

I too have had a full grown RIR killed and eaten by a Red Tail in our back yard. Those hawks look huge up close! After that attack, I put up fishing line every 6 feet and about 12 feet high across the yard. Never had another attack by a hawk, but often saw them sitting on the tree tops...

I have two Buff Orpingtons that are almost 26 weeks old. One is clearly a rooster and has been crowing and mating since 17 weeks. I thought the second buff orpington was a hen because she was smaller and didn't show the same qualities (large comb, crowing, mating) but as of last week (25 weeks...

Thanks for the replies. I'm glad you think she is a hen. Now, I just need to wait for her to start putting out eggs.

Can someone help me identify this chicken's gender? He/she is an almost 20 week Plymouth Barred Rock. I know that my Buff O is a rooster because I saw him mate with another hen. I've been thinking my PBR is a rooster because the comb is bigger than my other 20 week PBR. However, today he/she...