Thats very helpful. I will try giving them peas
When I got my chickens I tried handling them but they always freaked out then when They were a month old I heard chickens loved raisins. Now whenever they see me they run to me. The raisins are kinda big for the ducklings. I didnt even think of...
I just got 10 ducklings I have only had them for a day. When ever i hold them they freak out (which isnt strange cuz I have only had them a day) But how can I be sure that they will be friendly when they get older. Should I just keep handling them?
today my new 7 wk old pup got in the chicken pen, at first it wasnt a big deal he was just sniffing them but then he grabbed one of my girls by the tail I yelled no and saved her right away, luckily she only had some slobber on her.
I dont want to worry about this pup being outside especially...
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if your coop is 10x10= 100 sq ft /4 stand size =25 chicken
9x9 =81 sq ft/4 standard = 20 .25chicken
10x22= 220sq ft for your pen your run is great size
your would have give a lot of ventilation at least 1 sq ft per bird in a coop
also where u live you would need to keep the water...
Oh i feel silly. my shed is 10' x 10'... 9' x 9' on the inside and about 10' high.
I will post pics of the shed tomar It still has some junk inside but all of that is going to a junkyard
since it is 81 sq ft it will support about 20 chickens
Do I have to get rid of 2 of my babies? or does 2...
I live in PA. so really the winter weather can be awful like this past winter or it could be almost snowless. Well thank you for the response even though their are differing opinions. now the shed has brick walls and it is built into the ground but the V shaped roof is wood so i believe i can...
Do i have to add a window if i plan to leave the coop doors open all day?
secondly...
I have 22 hens but the shed is 5' by 10'
is that enough room if their run is approx 1/2 an acre?