I am having this same problem.. although the squirrel is in the coop while the chickens are there, and the squirrel is eating their food. I was walking up to the door of my coop, and saw the squirrel run out. Help!!
Hi Yall! I am very new to chickens.
I first got my two baby chicks about 6 months ago.
I have one Rhode Island Red, and one Amberlink? (Not quite for sure if that's her breed?)
I first came across this website to read up on caring for baby chicks. Now, I'm happy I've signed up to become a member:)
I do keep them in their coop until I'm home from work, then I let them out to cruise around my backyard/ property. I have checked every where thinking the same thing, that maybe they're laying somewhere else since I found their first nest but no luck. I will do the fake eggs in their nesting box...
I have two 6 month old hens. I was starting to question why they haven't started laying yet, until Monday morning I discovered their "stash" inside of a bamboo tree in my backyard. I was surprised to have found almost 18 eggs! I was super stoked and collected the eggs. Now, ever since I...