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I opened the cap to my chicken fountain today and the smell was foul. I dumped out the water and it was green. I'm guessing algae. Do any of you have this issue with the PVC waterers? How do I prevent it? Ty

4 month old Olive Egger. Hasn't tried to crow, yet. I'm bummed. This is my fav chicken who's the biggest scaredy at of the flock. I've thought on and off that's its a boy, but held out hope. It's illegal to have a roo in my area. My neighbors would also not permit crowing. This sucks.

We are looking to fence in an 8'x16' area for my 5 hens. I have dogs that will go after my chickens if I don't use wood privacy fence vs an open air with gauge wire. I'm worried the wood fence will prevent ventilation and the chickens will get too hot. Thoughts on this?

I'm looking to buy this coop from someone local who builds them. It's 5'x7' and includes the porch. There is a window on each side. My friend doesn't think it has enough ventilation. I'm in Ga with 90 degree days. I plan to install a fan. It's also made from pine sawmill lumber. Will that hold...

I've looked at so many. Just when I see one I like, I see crap reviews about how flimsy it is, etc. I'm looking at the smaller coop at Urban Coop Company, but worry it won't be big enough for my 5 hens. It says up to 4. My budget is $550 tops and that's with shipping. I like a coop that sits up...

Hi! We are going out of town for 6 days. My chicks are 8-9 weeks old and will be staying at my friends new farm while we are gone. She has a double coop that is separated into two sides. Her adult hens will be on one side and my girls on the other. Mine have been loving inside up to this point...

Hi! I know this one is young, but maybe some of you experts will be able to pick up on if this is a roo or hen. The woman I got her from said hen, but she's huge and has enormous legs and feet. She is the skittish of the group, but always the first to throw out a warning sound when she feels...

I'm thinking of converting this to my coop. I realize I need to put dowels in and the predator screen on the openings. Do I also need to add storm windows that can lower when bad weather comes? I'm thinking I'll enclose the area where the two sinks are and make that the two brooding areas. Any...

I play Enya for them at night when I hang out with them. The minute I put the music on, they go silent and go to sleep. It's the oddest thing.

It's a pink tinge. She's acted sick all week, so I started her on meds for Coccidia today along with another antibiotic that will cover others issues since we don't know exactly what's wrong with her. This is the first stool I've seen that could possibly be considered bloody. Could it be the...

Just curious what meds/things are good to have on hand as a "just in case" emergency kit. I'm currently treating my girls for Coccidia since one seems to have it, so now it have those meds here. Is there anything else I should have? Ty!

I have been giving medicated feed to my chicks. I'm new to chickens and did not know not to give a vaxed chick med feed. I've had them 5-6 days now. They around 3.5 weeks old. I'm thinking of continuing the med feed due to 3 not being vaxed. Any Input or advice on this? Ty!

Has anyone dealt with this? What were the symptoms and outcome? I think my fav little chick has this. Ty!

Since I brought my chicks home, one has been so calm and docile compared to the others. I've been worried she was sick. She seems like she's a runt compared to the others. She tends to sleep more than the others as well. She is eating and drinking like normal, but I worry she's not well. Is this...

Hi! My chicks are 3 weeks old and two like to roost on the edge of the cardboard box they are in that's inside a wire dog crate. I want to put a roosting bar in, but am not sure what I can use. Ty for any ideas and pics if you have them! :)

Just introducing myself. I will be getting my first chickens at the end of June. We are taking a trip and I want to wait until we get back since the babies need so much care. I'm looking forward to chatting with you all and learning as much as I can. Ty! Sabrina