Search results for query: *

I have a new problem with my chickens not going outside and I am wondering if anyone can help me. They have been roaming our farm as freely as they wanted to. (even in the winter months) This week they stopped coming out, except for a short time in the morning. There are two factors that I am...

I need better storage for feed bags and other misc items in the coop. Some of my hens like to roost on bags and things that I would prefer to keep them away from. Has anyone constructed a box that works for this? I visualize a 3' box with a slanted lid so they won't roost on it. Does anyone...

I purchased chicks from Welp in Iowa. They had a new offering of a 'Colorful Mix'. When I asked them the actual breeds, I was told that they are whatever hatched that day. Now they are 7 weeks old and are indeed a beautiful mix of colors, but I don't have any idea what breeds they are. They...

I have 31 chickens who are 7 weeks old. They have just been exposed to the fenced in yard for about 2 weeks. The door to the yard is open every day, but they are very reluctant to go outside of the coop. What should/could I do to help them enjoy the outdoors, or is it too soon? Should I put...

Yesterday I got 26 chicks in the mail. So far 8 have died and 2 more look like they are in trouble. Welp is sending me more next week, so I am wondering if I can put them in the same brooder? Should I put a divider in the brooder? How will I be able to integrate them as one flock? This is...

We have some dried Hops from our own vines that didn't get used for making beer or soap. Are they safe to give to my chickens? I am wondering if they can be sprinkled in the coop or mixed in the grains.

In May I got my 27 chicks. I thought I was getting all hens, but there were 5 roosters in the mix. They became mean and were attacking me, so they are now in the freezer. Since they have been gone, the hens seem to be confused about going into the coop for the night. I have a solar powered...

This past week I have noticed white flecks on the backs of most of my chickens. I don't know what mites would look like, but has anyone experienced this? 3-4 flecks per chicken. They won't let me pet them to see if it rubs off. Thanks for the help. They are about 12 weeks old.

My Chicks are 4 weeks old and growing very well. I have a fenced grassy area outside of their coop, and wonder if I can let them out there yet. I just finished the door from coop to outside, and am anxious to let them roam within the fenced area. Is it too soon?

We would like to section off a portion of a 30 year old hog barn into a coop for 25 chickens. The flooring is rubberized with a 4' pit underneath. Is that flooring ok to use for the chickens? We are using old Sow feeders for the nesting boxes, and will put a door in the wall so they can go...