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Last update- they have made a complete recovery! The one who I think had the broken pelvis has a slightly altered gait, but most people would never notice. They are no longer allowed into the horse corral, but are able to spend time with the horses out in the pasture. Not the best photo, but you...

Happy Update - it’s been one week of limited activity and access to their little pool and I cannot believe how well they’re healing! I closed off access to the horse corral so can be near the horses but not under their feet. I plan to keep them Confined for another few days at least to ensure...

Thank you everyone! I have been giving carprofren since I had it on hand and read that is safe for poultry as well as nutridrench which is my go to for almost any bird that is feeling poorly. I will get their little pool out so he is able to swim while he heals and I’m heartened to hear the...

I really can’t tell if it’s broken or not. There is swelling and heat but as time has gone by he is gradually putting more weight on it. And yes, that is my current plan. You’ll see my set up in the video you

My first goose adventure has not been going according to plan. I have two 4 month old Toulouse geese that have bonded with, of all creatures, my 3 horses. This has all been well and good until the geese showed that they have no sense of self preservation when it comes to staying out from under...

Thanks everyone. I know she would eat and drink less, I was just worried about dehydration in this heat and humidity. I plan on offering her water heavy fruits since she seems more interested in those than actually drinking. She did a massive poo yesterday off of the nest so that was good! I’ll...

One of my BO hens has been trying to go broody for a few months, I finally picked up 6 silkie eggs and gave them to her to hatch. We are in day 2 of her sitting on the clutch and she will not drink. She doesn’t want to eat much either but I’m less concerned about that. Yesterday I got her to eat...

I have 4 Orpington pullets 4 months old that I raised from chicks. About 2 months ago I got an EE Roo who Is now about 9 months old. I allowed the Roo to roost in the horse barn while the girls were maturing but I would now like him in the coop at night. They all free range together during the...

I have four 11 week old buff Orpington pullets and one 8 month old EE Roo. I have had the Roo for about a month. They roost separately (Roo is in the barn and ladies in the coop) but they have all free ranged together up to this point. Today I saw him try to mate with one of the pullets so I...

I have 4 free Buff Orpington pullets who are 10 weeks old and an 8month old EE rooster. They all free range. What is the best way to ensure everyone is getting enough of the right type of feed? Starter crumbles and all flock pellets.

Thank you, that is helpful info

The Roo I’m pretty well committed too. He was raised as an accidental rooster by good friends of ours and is very loved. He’s a snuggler and takes good care of his ladies but they can’t have him where they are. Just trying to make integration go as smooth as possible. im going to move the...

Because I didn’t feel like I was ready for him yet, coop wasn’t finished etc. she separated him from his flock a week ago. Coop interior will have multiple perches at various heights. I’ve also decided to pass on the AUs for this year

I had been on the fence about about the AUs and these comments solidified. I will pass on them this year

Here are the players and the tools I have at my disposal 1) 7mo Easter egger roo. Currently at our friends farm, quarantined, awaiting the okay to come here. 2) 2 australorp hens, 8mo I was planing to purchase from a local man 3) 4 buff Orpington pullets, currently 7 weeks old. Raised from...

Also, I will probably craft a secure run pretty soon. I’m too much of a worry wart to leave them out unattended

Just added my location. Ohio, USA. I know floor entrance is not ideal but if I did do this it would be because I was expanding the floor space to 4x8. So, 4x4 with traditional door entry or 4x8 with floor entry. thanks for the reply!!!

Here’s what I’ve got - 4 Buff Orpingtons growing like weeds. Would like to be able to add 1 or 2 more What I’m building - 4x8 shed style coop that is 2’ off the ground. Entire 4x8 run is covered by the structure above but interior floor space will only be 4x4 plus a 4’Lx18”W nesting box . Other...

We love in central Ohio and just got our our first chicks a couple weeks ago