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Hi All, I have 7 chickens (19 weeks old) - all hardy breeds. I live in Maine. I have an insulated chicken coop with an attached run. The insulation is only in the roof and it is covered so, the girls can't get at it. I've read so much about their combs freezing that when the night time...

Hi, I have searched the forums, but could not find an answer. My chickens are 10 weeks old - they are getting so big! They have been in their coop and attached run since they were 5 weeks old. I want to let them out of their run (when we are home and watchful). At what age can I let them free...

Hi All, I have been going through the posts on Diatomaceous Earth, but I can't find how much I should use. I use pine shavings in my coop. Any advice? P

Hi, My coop is here and my seven 5 weeks old chicks are loving it! The coop has a floor insert, (see photo - outlined in white) that covers a section that is hardware cloth. Currently, I have the insert in and the floor covered with pine shavings. My question is: If I were to remove the...

Hi All My chicks are two weeks old. They are in a brooder in the garage. I have been using a heat lamp to maintain the temp between 90 - 95. Now the weather his hot and humid (at least for Maine). It is 95 in the garage without the heat lamp. I know I'm supposed to lower heat 5 degrees per...

Hi All, I bought a 4oz package of Durvet High Performance Poultry Pak (vitamins and electrolyte supplements). The instructions on the package were for an automatic watering system. So, I emailed Durvet and asked them how to dose a small flock using a waterer for chicks. They told me to use one...

Hi All, New here and just wanted to say that I now have 7 chicks - 2 RIRs, 2 barred rocks, 2 araucanas and 1 buff orph. I set up a rabbit cage as a brooder and so far so good. I'm giving them plenty of food and fresh water. Very exciting!!! pwog

I expect to have my first ever coop in 3 - 4 weeks. My thoughts are to buy 5 - 6 pullets locally after the coop arrives. It has occurred to me that pullets may not be available to me at that time. If that is the case, I will most likely purchase chicks from a hatchery. I have 3 indoor cats and I...

Well after talking about getting chickens for about 4 years now, we bought a coop yesterday! We will probably get it in about 4 weeks. We plan on getting 5 - 6 pullets or hens. I have been reading through the forums on feeders, waterers, feed, etc. There are so many decisions to be made. I...

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with Roots, Coops and More ? Or, if anyone cared to glance at their coops and see anything that I should be aware of? Please... Thanks! pwog

Just joined last night. We have been talking about getting 5 or 6 laying chickens for a few years now, but want to be sure we know what we're taking on. We don't want to take on the responsibility of welcoming new animals to our home unless we can provide everything they need to be happy and...