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Good evening, I’ve had my horse manure/hay pile since January. I have added in organic matter over time. I also turn it once in a while when I remember. I went to look at it today and it’s smells earthy and is black but I still feel the texture of the hay. Should I expect the hay to decompose...

Good Afternoon! I want to hear some natural practices you guys do to prevent possible health issues? Is there anything anyone swears by? Curious to see what/if anyone has had success. Thank you!

Good afternoon flock! :frow Me and my hubby are in the midst of building our coop for the chickens. We originally was going to create a large secure run for the chickens. However I am now leaning towards free ranging. Due to liking the idea better and of course saving money. We will have a...

I may have overlooked this while looking through the guides, but is there a easier way I can view the threads I have posted?

Good morning Flock! Continuation of my endless questions. What are the best items to put into a dust bath for chicks? I have some wood ash where we burn and lots and lots of dirt on our farm, but no loose sand. Thank you!

I can’t help it lol. This chick is supposedly about 3 weeks old. This little one looks a bit different, the comb looks a bit more pinkish then the others and short tail feathers. I’m thinking roo? That would be the first three photos. Third , fourth and fifth photo is the second one I think may...

Good morning flock! I have 10 RIRs and have made an order for 6 more chicks for the shipment of 06.17.19. However I am rethinking my purchase. I ordered 2 Easter Eggers, 2 silver laced wyandottes, and 2 buff polish. After reading I am thinking of canceling the polish, as much as I want them I...

Good morning flock! :frow I'm a little embarrassed by asking this question !:oops: LOL Are we able to discipline chicks/chickens? If so how do we? I'm used to being able to discipline my horses and dogs but not sure how to proceed with chicks/chickens! :lau My runt that I call Peggy Sue, I...

One of my chicks being very curious! Also my runt known as Peggy Sue is the bravest of them all!

Good evening Flock! My hubby and I have a good plan underway for our coop and run. However I’m still trying to figure out what I should cover the run with that is a bit more cost effective. The run will be made out of t-posts and hardware cloth 1/2 inch. I really don’t want to cover the entire...

Good Morning Flock, Please excuse my inexperience self, but are these adult feathers starting to grow in? Thank you for the help!

I have had my chicks for a week, they are about 2 weeks old. If I want to get some ducklings should I keep them apart to make sure ducklings are healthy? How long should I keep them apart?

Tonight the Chicks went outside for the first real time! From my inexperienced eye it looked like they enjoyed it and did what chickens are suppose to do! I’m really enjoying my new role as chick mom, even thou my horses and dog get jealous :plbb

Good Afternoon Flock! I am brand spanking new to chickens and gardening. Me and my hubby where able to finally buy our own hobby farm last year and brought our horses home. We have expanded to chickens and want to start a garden this year. I've read chicken poop can be used as fertilizer is...

Good morning flock, I need to get a coop plan and start construction ASAP. My chicks are about 2 weeks old and I know they grow fast. I have been going back and forth between buying a pre fab coop, buying custom coop, or building our own coop. With buying a pre fab coop I like the idea of the...

Good Evening Flock! I'm extremely new to chickens. Last night I picked up 10 Rhode Island Red chicks and brought them safely home. They are such fun lil creatures! I have always wanted chickens to add into our hobby farm, however I was always hesitate due to being a bit paranoid of zoonotic...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am completely new to chickens and just received my week old chicks yesterday evening! (2) How many chickens do you have right now? We have decided to start with 10 chicks. (3) What breeds do you have? We have Rhode Islands...