We just got chicks for the first time ever. Our 3 black ones are different than the white n brown ones. 2 of them don't have fuzz on their backs and this morning all 3 of them have a growth , like a goiter, on the right side do their necks. Are they sick or is it specific to their breed, which I...
Thanks, this is our first try at this and it seems easiest and secure also. Our chicks will arrive in 2 weeks, so we have awhile before they will go into the coop.
Planning a coop and run with dimensions, 8' x 12' for the run and the 4' x 8' coop will be raised 18-24" above one end of the run. 96 sq/ft for run and 32 sq/ft for coop.
I was planning for the run floor to be wood with a rim a few inches high to contain sand or wood shavings. This would allow...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
YES! Extremely New!
Will get chickens on June 11th, 2013. We ordered chickens 2 days ago - yesterday went and got most starter supplies for the chicks - better hurry to build a coop before they are big enough to go outside!!!
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