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I live in northern California, (Sacramento) and its getting in the upper 90's to low 100's now which is typical for this time of yer and can last through November. Whats the best way to keep my girls cool during the day? I too am concerned about mold and their feet getting issues like I have...

I didn't no that you could store eggs outside of the refrigerator...thanks for the information...very informative!

when you say young, how young? Mine are all (6) about 6 months old and I built a wood coop with wood panels to cover most of their screened vents. I have run they can walk down into and they love it. Problem is...how do you get them in for the night so they dont freeze? Its in the low 30's...

I completely understand your delemma. I have chickens I have raised from chicks and are about 5 months old now and I think they sre roosters also. They do not crow (yet) but make a odd sound and only the three do that (ones I think are roosters ) I have picks. Can someone please help us?

If you belive this, you need to do more reserch. Dairy and Beef catlle HAVE to use hormons due to the high demand for their products.

Hello everyone! I am new to raising chickens and thus far I love it! Yes its a little messy and I only have 6 chicks, 3 reds and 3 rocks but its alot of fun and the chicks are getting so big already after only about 8 weeks. I got them when they were only about 3-5 days old and now they run...

I am leaning on rode Island Reds, does it make a difference on what type of chicks to get?

Thank you for the information. I'm hoping on the chicks will grow up with my dog so they would get used to her.

Thank you. I sure will. I will not put chicks out in the yard unless the dog is inside asleep which is pretty much the early afternoon. I wonder if my dog will eventually get bored or use to them?

I am new to raising chickens and one worry I have is that I have a dog (2.5 year old german Shepard) and she loves to chase squirrels that run along our fence. And a mischievious female cat. Im not sure if its safe for the the chickens to be around them. They will be in a coop of course with...

Hi! I just joined. I am new to this chicken raising and already hooked. Theres alot to this than I first thought. i am open to any and all advice, tip, pros & cons I can get. I am in Sunny Northern part of California. I wonder, can you paint the coop? If so what type of paint? I can't...