Thanks for that. We bought 3 hens last September, and got one of those '8 bird' coops. The run was so small I felt sorry for them, so I built an extension. This also didn't look the part so I decided to buy some 3x2s and some welded wire and put this 8'x10' run together. I used the housing from...
I brought a lovely Light Sussex into the pen, but the other three were quite aggressive with her. I have enclosed her within the pen with this cage. I'll pop her in the coop at night and until they settle down with her Ill isolate her each morning.
Hi,
I live in Allenwood and have just got 3 birds. 2 Rhode Island Reds and one Maran. I hope to add a couple more later, I'd like a white Leghorn and a Wyandotte. Had a Leghorn years ago as a boy, she laid an egg every day except Sunday. Enjoying BYC. Full of tips and experiences.
John
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I've just got 2 RIRs and a Maran, young birds not yet laying. It appears that the RIRs are making mad charges at nothing, neck feathers ruffled and then come to a sudden stop. Also one of the birds, don't know which yet, is depositing clear / white droppings. They all three seem lively and...