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Shardrach I agree with , we follow a Darwinian principle here. I also do not remove predators, I have lost chickens to dogs (my own) I have lost chickens to foxes and hawks. The only time I had to take corrective action was the dog and it was a failure on my part by not training them properly to...

Your Roo is your Roo. I had one named Charlie, loved that little guy but he was a bastard. In his mind he was doing what roosters do so I couldn't fault him But when he fluffed up on my grandson I gave him a chance, I steeped in between them and made him back of. That night he came at me, I...

I will be honest I have not read all the posts in this thread. I do how ever have a suggestion that I know from personal experience works. https://www.niteguard.com This is a company that builds a solar powered red LED with a micro processor. It is photo sensitive so it comes on at dusk off at...

I believe there is a topical ivermectin but not sure. A note diatomaceous earth or any fine Sandy dust bath are our friend. Also there is an article in Hobby Farmer for essential oil coop sanitizer recipe. Still Vaseline or an acidic oil like olive are good options.

I have to agree with give him some more time. Our first roo was a bit of a butt at 6-7 months. Told the misus if he didn't chill I'd have to cull him. And then suddenly he did a 360 and became the sweetest best roo till the coyote got him. Honestly were not going to get another one,but one of...

Oh hey yeah, chickens are smart. They will recognize the container you use after a few days. And if you use it for the bed time routine you better put some in the crop Every night or they will ignore you. Also your end of the bargain is you let them out on a regular basis. And their part will be...

One word, S C R A T C H. We have small plastic cup, holds maybe 6 Oz of scratch when filled to the top. We fill it about 2/3 of the way in the evening just before dark. I will shake it and then throw out some scratch. While they are scratching and pecking I set up a chair and sit with them...

We have a similar set up, our coop is about 3 ft of the ground. I got a super deal on exterior plywood. Now we also wanted to seal it, so I chose exterior semi flat paint w/primer latex paint. Yes I know about VOC'S but I did some research and they do evaporate for the most part and what little...

1, Chickens don't care which way the door opens. 2, you do not have to let them out at dawn, you can let them out when you are ready if you planned enough space. 3, No you don't "need" a coop door but it is an added layer of security. Ever think of an automatic coop door?

Dunno about the feet for sure, some yes I think but when its hot they pant. Just like a dog or a cat. Also they fluff and dust bathe more if they're hot I think.

Good Morning All from Ellijay! New here just saw the Yo Georgians thread. Just wanted to weigh in on Flowerbh post about the black snake. Thank you! thank you! thank you! even though black snakes aka. king snake, rat snake, corn snake, black racer. Are beneficial to the 'enth degree all to...

After you do the week or ten days they should go up at night by themselves. Now if you want them to go up early or even at night that requires training. I started by standing by the door at dusk when they went up. After awhile I added a small bit of scratch on the cool floor. Also I called them...