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  1. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    precious baby! <3
  2. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Topic of the Week - Boredom Busters for Winter

    I use mirrors for baby chicks and for any chicken needing isolation for ANY reason. Chickens are not impressed being alone. (unless thats all they know)....
  3. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Over 4yrs old......my hen is growing spurs???

    Thanks Sourland
  4. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Over 4yrs old......my hen is growing spurs???

    of That flock of 5 I would list Coppertop as my most consistent, healthy hen. She has been most consistent with laying as well as never having medical intervention in her life. She is not top hen...more like 4th. No one bothers her and she's good with everyone too. Shes currently molting (taking...
  5. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Over 4yrs old......my hen is growing spurs???

    Hello! Miss Coppertop is 4yrs old and has started growing spurs. Anyone know anything? Experience?
  6. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    we dont care, we love em all! <3
  7. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Spicy Tuna Gettin' It!
  8. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Winterizing Run Question help

    This is our 4th winter with hens and my older gals do not get around like my 9 month olds! They are unphased. Last year my 5 old gals startin' showin' signs of being cold. This year I implemented a cozy coop radiant heater to take the edge off once it gets down to 10 and less. The young ones...
  9. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Does your run/coop smell very bad during winter?

    The ratio of chickens to run size matters toooo
  10. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Topic of the Week - Boredom Busters for Winter

    I'm in CT and I agree with you 100% here. Even just raking the run and exposing new ground seems to provide hours of enrichment. Winter time is STRAW season! Well, that and the dozens of bagged leaves I collected through the winter. I make 'paths' on top of the snow and urge everyone out out...
  11. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Rats and flock block

  12. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Closing off end of a chicken run - looking for ideas

    Love what you did here. Very good East Texas!
  13. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Does your run/coop smell very bad during winter?

    As your run ages, The material will continue to break down. Before winter i make sure that the entire run has straw on top. Lots of straw has many benefits: offers insulation, enrichment as they scratch scratch scratch, and extra material to grab the poop and help get it mixed around. As the...
  14. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Winterizing Run Question help

    For winter in zone 6a, CT, I use hemp in the elevated henhouse normally, but add straw on top for more insulation in the winter. Good luck! <3 Just keep moisture OUT.
  15. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Winterizing Run Question help

    I'd love to see a pic!
  16. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Question of the Day - Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

    i hate when that happens :wee
  17. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feather growth after molt, porcupine tail

    NM, already addressed 🐓❤️
  18. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Feather growth after molt, porcupine tail

    I love this and also wonder if a soak with warm water could help soften the keritin?
  19. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Topic of the Week - Heat Sources: Yes or No?

    We'll see! I got two.
  20. My Very First 6 Chickens

    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    I love this pic! These gals are all like, Hey, whats up, what did i miss? Any treats around? lol Thanks for sharing <3
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