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Thank you They have gotten better. The younger one is still rather aggressive at times and is known to nip at his brother. I know they have grown fond of each other because of the way they act when one is hurt or doesn't feel well. They also snuggle together now. Playing is still a challenge...

Love this! We are getting ready to move our girls from a big slope to a very similar area. It's nice to know a way to combat the water runoff. Your coop is the same size as mine and I love the layout. Would you tell me though, the pictures show egg box on one end and girls roosting on the other...

Thank you Great ideas. I live on the side of a mtn So my yard is a fall-away . Being creative with this run is getting hard because bigger stuff tends to fall over, lol. I'm going out today to see what I can come up with. Thanks for the suggestions.

Thanks. Didn't have this problem in the summer. Time to get creative and find something for them to do during the day. Good gracious, they are as bad as kids,lol

Oh I think you misunderstood me. The 2 Rock hens i did not get as chicks. I got one(Sophia) in 2018 following an attack from another flock and the other one (Lucy)following an attack from a hawk in May this year. The Americauna I've had since July 2019. After reading your tips I went out and...

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We had that too. Rain is coming and according to weather guessers the cooler air with it

Ok Let's start with the basics. Coop is 4ft. wide and 8ft long and houses 6 birds. Run is 4ft wide and 16ft. Long plus and additional 8ft. Of covered space under the coop. Now for the girls. 2 are 3 1/2 yr. old Barred Rock. Normally good layers, I've never had them do this before. The 3rd is a...

Hello my friends My issue started with my 3 girls when they entered molt this year. I live in SW PA, Chestnut Ridge Mtns. And like most of the country we had a hot dry summer followed by a week of rain. Took care of that only to notice my oldest girl starting her molt. (She got really grumpy...

we are getting the same t-storms you guys are. I hate them! It's Nov. they should be done, ☺

Wow. Thats not to bad. I have family in Louisiana. No wonder they like it so much. Weather sounds nice for November.

30 this morning but will be low 70's this afternoon in SW PA-Chestnut Ridge Mtn. Area.

Bingo! By mixing it up you basically have a little compost pile going on. This creates the heat for them and helps keep them warm. When you take it out in spring clean the coop really well on a warm day so everything has a chance to dry before night. I usually wait until Spring solstice to do...

Mix with your rake to kee I mix with my rake every other day. Be sure to wear to wear a mask, at least I do. And mix well. Add more to on top when done. Since you are in Wisconsin you may need to do this daily when you go out, depending on how many girls you have. Last year I had 2 and could...

Basically you don't clean the bedding out you turn it and add more. Sounds weird, but my neighbor does this every winter winter and we get horrible winds.. our girls do ok. I close the windows at night but during the day if temp is above freezing I open them. I also have lots of ventilation...

The age, breed and time of year/weather in your area in affect their laying if this is their first time. Be patient. As they older and spring comes around they will lay more. For now, learn about them as they enjoy the nice home and run you've provided. My girls aren't laying at all following a...

No idea on the Styrofoam. One thought is maybe it looks like a grub. Don't know if it tastes like one , since I've never eaten a grub, 😆.

My question is how do you know the length of time each breed lays and is there somewhere I can find out?

That's just part of being a momma. Mine remind me every day when its time for mealworms and when they want me out of the run.