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Someone should really write a book of all the gross things that one might deal with when raising chickens...like the pregnancy book for women "what to expect when your expecting". I just had to wash vent feathers...due to some poo sticking to them. Well, for thoes who might not have had that...

Lastnight I noticed that one of my Barred Rocks had an accumilation of poop on her fluffy feathers just under her 'hole'...it's not blocking flow (small amount). But im wondering how I should solve this, should I wipe it down with warm water, trim it out with sciccors, or just leave it...

I too have the inside coop on a timed light...i have it turn off about 30-45mins after they useually go inside for the night. When i set it up for the first time, i just set the 'off' time to 8pm, then counted 16 hours as suggested of 'on' time. It wasn't until just this morning when I for some...

I live in central New York, or winter temps at night usually hover at about 15-25, sometimes lower. After a few conversations with the husband, we've decided to seal up all the cracks along the walls, door and window to prevent drafts, then tack up some foam board on the ceiling. Both front and...

those are all great ideas...i think im gonna try putting the cheaper plywood or the T-1-11...I have enough to worry about cuz Im expecting my second child in the spring. I got plenty to concern myself about preparing for baby that I want less to worry about my ladies!!! Regaurdless!!! IM A...

I keep reading about insulation for the walls...and now i'm on the fence!!!! I have a 8x8x10 coop with 17 hens, and they have access to an outdoor pen that's semi covered. My coop is built out of 2x4's and plywood...but like i said, i'm contemplating insulating the walls a bit...but how!?! If I...

I too had the delema of figuring what was a good idea for feeding and keeping the ladies happy all the same...TOUGH!!! First I used the metal troth from TSC, but that only worked when they were too little to tip it over. When they grew to adolecents... they'd tip it over as soon as i set it...

I really appreciate the responses...I know i can worry too much!!! It's nice to bounce ideas off other people rather than sit and worry!! Thanks again!!

The weather in NY is getting rainy & chilly(low 50's)...and i'm conflicted whether or not to let my ladies out in the run. If it's raining, they don't seem to notice and just keep on pecking. Am I worring too much that they aren't smart enough to get out of the rain?