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  1. Ashtyn Claire

    10 week old chick with uncoordinated gait

    I have raised chicks that have had the same problem, what I have found is if they survive those vital first 2 -2 1/2 weeks then their immune system should be able to support them. When this occurs, I do not change their feed, but I will not feed my older hens scraps (to make sure I know what my...
  2. Ashtyn Claire

    Nesting Box Mess!!!

    I appreciate it!
  3. Ashtyn Claire

    Nesting Box Mess!!!

    Thank You!
  4. Ashtyn Claire

    Nesting Box Mess!!!

    The roost is the same approximate height. So raising the roost above the height of the nesting boxes should make a difference as to where they roost, therefore where the mess falls??
  5. Ashtyn Claire

    Nesting Box Mess!!!

    Our roost is on the opposite side of the coop than the nesting boxes.
  6. Ashtyn Claire

    Snakes in hen house

    In the past, I found a black snake in the pen with my chicks.. It did digest one of the chicks, however, I have witnessed those same hens (grown now) kill a black snake. I have found that mothballs deter all snakes from the area to prevent a future encounter with my chickens. Hope this helps!
  7. Ashtyn Claire

    Nesting Box Mess!!!

    I have had several flocks of hens in the past and have never experienced the current problem I have now, and I am curious to see if anyone else has this same issue... I am currently raising 6 free-range, full-grown hens who continue to mess in their nesting boxes! I first realized the issue...
  8. Ashtyn Claire

    Howdy from Tennessee!!

    My name is Ashtyn, and I recently signed up with BYC to ensure that I am providing the best care possible to my sweet Rhode Island Reds, Blue Laced Red Wyandottes, Black Shumens, and my Leghorn..... AND, I need some serious advice on the following!!! 1) My hens are free-range (I coop them at...
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