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Hi all. I have three windows on my coop. One on the front, one on the side and one in the back (inside the chicken run). They are all 45 inches from the ground to the bottom of the window. Do I need to put hardware cloth over them? I'm not sure if any predator could get up high enough to...

I'm almost finished with my coop and am searching for food grade DE. I called two local feed stores and asked if they carried it. Both stores said they have "Feed Grade" DE. The clerk said that people use it in cattle feed (although it's not legal to) but it wasn't for human consumption. I...

I have 3 RIR's that are about 9 weeks old. Can you tell me if there are any pullets among them? I have put off naming them until I know if any of them are girls since I will not be keeping the boys. Green Banded: Blue banded: Black Banded: Group photo with a BR (I'm pretty sure he's...

I have a 6-7 week old BR with a lump on her head. I noticed it last week and thought maybe she just bumped her head on something and got a little scrape. It didn't seem to be bothering her any. I sprayed her with some Blu Kote and everything seemed OK. 2 days ago (on Wednesday) I checked on...

I'm looking at getting an automatic pop door. Anyone here who has/had any experience with them care to share? Would you recommend one manufacturer over another?

I got these from a farm store on the 23rd. I was told they were 2 days old at that time making them 1 week today. They told me they are BR's and RIR's. Is it too early to tell if there are any roosters in the bunch? Here are pics. BR Green Band: BR Blue Band: RIR Black Band: RIR Green...

Hi all! Just got my first chicks last Saturday (2 BR, 3 RIR) and I am having a hard time regulating the temperature in the brooder. My brooder is a 2 X 3 metal dog crate, I zip tied cardboard 18 inches tall to all the sides. I have a wireless thermometer under the lamp, 2 inches off the floor...

Hello All. I've been wanting to get chickens for about a year now and the time was finally right. I ordered 6 from Meyers in OH last night (2 female Barred Rocks, 2 female Partridge Rocks, and 2 female Golden Buffs) I was so excited to finally have ordered them I went to the feed store today...