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  1. Rampicruz

    Am I ok to clean and handle my chickens if pregnant??

    Hi everyone! I am pregnant (very early, 4wks and some change) and cleaned my chicken coop last week and today. I suddenly realized that may not be wise. I only have 2 chickens at the moment and live in a dry, hot climate. I use a straw bedding on top of rubber mats and the coop is kept clean...
  2. J

    Chicken cleaning/run advice!

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone happened to have any advice for what type of material to put in the coop and run? I’m making making a nice long trip run, but i wanted some advice and personal experience for the bedding and litter. Also, if anyone had any advice on how to clean the coop and...
  3. Flutterbudget

    MUCKY DUCKY!

    Hi all! I have 4 Aylesbury ducks (two female, two male) and they are 6 months old. I’ve noticed that my largest male will literally never wash himself and I’ve in turn actually named him mud. Is there a dominance reason for this? The females and the other male seem to willingly hop into the...
    • Flutterbudget
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    • ayelsbury ayelsbury ducks cleaning duck washing ducks flock
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    • Forum: Ducks
  4. Using Deep Bedding in a Small Coop

    Using Deep Bedding in a Small Coop

    When first reading about chicken keeping a new chicken owner is certain to hear many claims that a particular method is the Absolute Ultimate in good chicken care. One of these methods is Deep Bedding. What is Deep Bedding? How is it different from Deep Litter? Why should you choose this...
  5. O

    Mud Balls on Silkies Head

    One of my silkies accidentally spent the night outside earlier this week, unfortunately it was a very stormy evening and she has ended up with large mud balls on her head hanging down over her eyes. I have experienced mud balls before on my Silkies feet, which are easy enough to get rid off, but...
  6. O

    Mud Balls on Silkies Head

    One of my silkies accidentally spent the night outside earlier this week, unfortunately it was a very stormy evening and she has ended up with large mud balls on her head hanging down over her eyes. I have experienced mud balls before on my Silkies feet, which are easy enough to get rid off, but...
  7. AlderCreekAK

    ...Your favorite coop cleaning/maintenance tools & tips?

    Hi Everyone, We at Alder Creek are having a blast figuring things out as chicken tenders and it's time to start getting creative with tools and techniques for cleaning and maintenance... We'd love it if you'd share your favorite maintenance/cleaning tools and tricks for coops and runs-- bonus...
  8. R

    Cleaning Chicken Water container

    Hello! Maybe a silly question but how do you clean a chickens plastic water container after using VetRx in it? I had been putting a couple of drops of VetRx in their water for about a week and I went to throughly clean it out this morning with soap and water but it still had a sticky residue...
  9. C

    Muddy Smelly Run (sorry)

    Hey guys, I am fairly new to chickens and I know I am beating a dead horse here, but just wanted to get some thoughts. I have a 10x10 run that houses 10 hens (that do get out from time to time) and I’ve had a ton of success with simply adding straw/hay when needed. Expierenced very little...
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  11. kirkyanne

    Duck pond cleaning

    Hello I just finished building out inground duck pond this week. Its approximately 2. 5 x 1.5 metres. I have a dirty water pump to clean out the pond. We crested a 'well' in one corner so when it gets shallow I can hose excess dirt from the pond plastic into the well section and pump it out. I...
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    • cleaning ducks pond
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Ducks
  12. PNWhens

    Best litter and cleaning method for newbie

    I have a small coop with 4 gals, 5-6 weeks old. I have been using straw, but would like to know other preferred bedding for best health, maintenance, and odor. I haven't completely replaced the coop with new straw yet but have added some new layers every other day. I read on some threads that...
  13. awyman

    Cleaning a Chicken.

    My hen has stopped laying eggs. So her butt now just has got matted up with poop. I’m really not sure why? Anyone ran into this problem? If so, how should I clean it off, and prevent it from happening again?
  14. SniperGoose

    Getting rid of scaly leg mites in the coop

    Today I discovered one of my Black Sex-Link hens has scaly leg mites. It's only her, and no one else seems to have them, but I'll be treating them all just in case. It's fairly recent, as her legs don't look that bad at all compared to some I've seen on here, but I wanna get this treated ASAP! I...
  15. Scotty from BI

    chicken burn out... a question

    I am retired aged 69 years old. I have been for about 12 years and have had chickens for about 10 of those years. I keep about 10 chickens on average for about 3 years per flock and then re-home them and start over with chicks for another three years. I am totally devoted to my chickens...
  16. Zillaah

    How often to clean & what substrate for deep litter?

    How often should the coop be cleaned, and what substrate should be used for deep litter? Currently they have peat moss in the ground level and I use shavings in the enclosed “second level” portion. The peat moss was great until we had a bunch of sideways rain and now the outer portions have...
  17. Table4Six

    Keeping the Pond Clean

    So, I've been looking for different ways to keep my ducks pond cleaner, at least for longer periods of time. It's a lot of work having to clean out the pond every other day, though the ducks are totally worth it. I'd love to here your guys' methods and ideas on keeping the pond clean. Thanks. :D
    • Table4Six
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    • cleaning ducks ponds
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Ducks
  18. Kenny_

    I need help with egg cleanings

    I have a horrible time with getting my ducks to lay in the nesting box, and they often have extremely dirty eggs. Does anyone recommend a cleaning method that is best for people who give their eggs away to their neighbors and also doesn't want to spend a terrible amount of money to clean them...
    • Kenny_
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    • cleaning egg
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Ducks
  19. castrbl

    is it safe to bathe a chicken?

    my 7 week old got some poop on her feathers. i tried cleaning her up a bit with a cloth but it still stinks. would a small bath be okay? or will a dust bath be able to fix it?
  20. RebsChooks

    Arkus coop... does anyone have one and doesn’t mind answering questions?

    If you have an Arkus coop, I wonder if you could help. Our new Arkus arrived yesterday. I am already wishing I got the poo tray but hoping I will be able to bodge something ongoing... However I am wondering what you do about daily removal of poo. It seems like the whole roof needs to be removed...
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