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I started early last spring with 18 chicks and I’ve currently got 15 amazing free range layers. I lost 1 to a hawk, and two disappeared (I’m assuming fox, I’ve seen him around). Looking to add a few more to my flock this spring (6-8) but need some advice on introducing new girls to existing...

We got our first chicks early this spring and thus far we’ve had a great experience raising chickens. I noticed about 3-4 weeks ago that one of our leghorns had gone “broody”. I’d read about methods of breaking broodys but out of laziness I decided to wait her out. My daughter has been taking...

Need help identifying the breed of a few pullets that I got from a Meyers Hatchery Rainbow Pack. They are 11 weeks old.

Attempting to turn this old shed into a our first chicken coop. I’ve been reading coop ideas on here for a while now, but wanted to get some “expert” tips and advice on the do’s, don’ts and must haves. The building is 12X12 and the area I’ve marked off for the run is 12x40. Planning on starting...

Designing my first coop and I keep reading that the coop MUST be well ventilated, yet at the same time, you don't want it to be drafty. My coop will be 12X12. What's the best way to make sure it's well ventilated, but not drafty? Seems it may be tricky to achieve one without the other.

Working on the design of turning an old wooden shed (aprx. 15'x12') into a coop with a run somewhere around 15' X 30'. Two question regarding the run in particular. 1. I'll have to fence the top of the run due to predators, but is it necessary for the fence to be tall enough for me to walk...

Hello from Kentucky! My wife and I recently purchased a home and 20 acres in very rural KY. We've got a 7 acre yard area and want to bring in a few chickens to give our 3 kids some responsibilities and to produce a few eggs along the way. The plan is to turn an old 12x10 tool shed into a coop...