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You think maybe sand might help a little? Thats just a guess. I'm a first timer myself but it seems sand might make things a little less slippery.

Beautiful chicks. I hope to have silkies some day. They're adorable.

Is it just straight linoleum on the brooder floor or are there shavings or paper in with it?

Lucky you. My girls can't stand me. I tried spending alot of time, and talking with them but it didn't take. Maybe when I start giving em treats they'll warm up a bit more.

Thank you Sumi. That sounds like a good idea. I'll be making a trip to get that today.

They certainly do. Im scared for our other girls. I'll have to have a good look tomorrow and see what can be done. I'd hate to loose anymore. I was sure that if anything killed them it was gonna be a newbie mistake from me .

Came home to find that something had attacked one of our girls. she had bite marks on the sides of her neck. They have a habit of sticking their little heads out of the pen to peck at things outside so it could have been our little dog Thrall but he's never messed with them before. We've...

We made our brooder in our utility/wash room. They seem comfortable. Can't wait to get them outside though. Very dusty. Only 2 more weeks to go!!

Thanks for the link. I think I may have to do something for the poor girl. She's still limping today. :(

My darling step son who is very curious decided to find out what would happen if he stepped on one of our poor chick's legs. GRRRRR!!!!! We looked at the foot. It wasn't cut, and it didn't seem to be broken but she's is limping. she's walking around, drinking, and eating fine but she'll stand...

Your welcome. I was glad I came across it. Pine shavings seem to get really stinky. Once everything is fully set up I plan on using sand as well.

Heres a really good article I read about simple things you do daily to keep the coop cleaner. She mentions the sand and says its great. http://communitychickens.blogspot.com/2012/09/5-tips-for-cleaner-coop-with-less-effort.html#.UWRC0KXIb_c

Good to know QP! Thanks. :) I'm gonna have to ask my feed store for this stuff. Hopefully they carry it.

Stupid question from a newbie. What is PDZ? This sounds like a good idea. My utility room is starting to smell like a barn. I may ask the hubby to go get me some sand.

We'll I've definitely got plenty of that stuff. :) Thank you.

So I'm new to having chickens. I have some golden sex link chicks right now but after I saw some pictures of silkies I absolutely fell in love with them! They're so cute!! They look like little Dr Seuss creatures to me. haha. I wanted to try getting some chicks but I worry about the south texas...

I love your coop!! I'm trying to get something together for next month when my girls are big enough to stay outside full time. I was thinking of buying a prefabricated coop but my husband insists on making it. If you don't mind me asking was it very expensive to build?

I just went out to try and the hair is gone. : / Guess it's just a wait and see game now. Hopefully she'll be alright.

With the exception of the two previous rainy days, my chicks have been spending most of the day outside, and I bring them in at night. I'm a stay at home mommy so I'm always going in and out to check up on them. I usually take them out right away in the mornings. Well today I had a Dr Appt. and...

Im in San Antonio. It stormed last night, and its storming again right now. The rain IS desperately needed but I feel so bad for my chicks. They've been going outside for most of the day and they seem happy enough. But they'll be cooped up in their brooder today. It's a pain for both of us...