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  1. ChickenPerson999999

    How do I make a chicken coop?

    How do I make a chicken coop? Does anyone have any ideas how to make a simple or cheap chicken coop? I’m looking for cheap or homemade chicken coop ideas. I have 4 chickens currently I’m planning to get more in the future so if anyone has nice ideas please let me know. Thanks for reading.
  2. rascal66

    How to help prevent eagle attacks on free ranging chickens?

    We have just begun free ranging the chickens. They're so happy and eating up all the yummy grass and bugs as they please. The area they range is limited, but it's about 1 acre they have to roam. I have the main run, which is fairly large on its own and safe from arial strikes. I have a small...
    • rascal66
    • Thread
    • attach run eagle free ideas prevent protect range ranged rooster tent
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  3. S

    My chicken has a feather in her eye....

    My Salmon Faverolles has gotten a feather wedged under her eyelid, towards the back of the eye. She keeps the eye shut, but it doesn’t seem like it’s causing her pain... we just weren’t sure if it was a good idea to try to restrain her, and get the feather out ourselves...or we should take her...
  4. nicoleee

    Bathing recommendations

    Im looking to add better sand/dirt to my girls coop (around at least half of it to be exact) . I do have a few things though, it has to be something that wont get damaged by rain or become icky (the coop is opened all around so water gets in very easily) . I would like something that wont harm...
  5. A

    Colling down chickens

    hello I was wondering if anyone had some good tips for keeping chickens cool during the summer? We take out ice water and bring out some cold snacks. We have some shaded area made up for the chickens but looking for some more ideas. I have heard about people getting kids pools for their chickens...
  6. angnic22

    Looking to raise meat birds

    hey all. I’m looking to raise some meat birds. I have a huge variety of breeds - I love the wide range of colors and sizes. I was thinking about starting with several Cochin hens I have that are huge. Just not sure I’d like their meat. (I’ve heard they are really dark.) I raised some Cornish...
  7. ZombiePagan89

    A bit of a road block! Help!

    So far I love my chickens they are cute and healthy and happy about 4 to 5 weeks old now. Originally the idea was to keep them outside in a 6' by 6' coop with a 9' by 9' run. I have done extensive research, took a chicken class, found out county laws and such (I can have 6 hens). Everything was...
  8. F

    Older incubator American Lincoln

    Ok y’all I have a dilemma and project in front of me. I have a older all wooden American Lincoln incubator. Last time my dad used it (many years ago) he remembered it just needed a wafer (excuse me if I’m off on exact terms or so) it’s old I cannot find info on this gem at all. I want to fix...
  9. G

    Floating island ideas

    I built a floating island for the waterfowl to be protected from predators. And it has worked like a charm. It is made out of corrugated plastic drain pipe filled with plastic bottles from the recycling center and held together with heavy duty plastic hardware fencing material and zip ties. I’ve...
    • Gabrielpsherry
    • Thread
    • design floating island ideas plans predator control
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Ducks
  10. LunaMarieWolf

    Chicken tractor, pen, or coop?

    I am going to be moving in a few months and I need help on what to fix up for my chickens to live in. I have been doing research on chicken coop and pens, free range, and chicken tractors. I am going to be moving my chickens from free range and a coop to a sturdy metal wire dog pen. I have...
  11. aliciagold

    Party ideas. What's the best party you've been to?

    I'm looking for some good themed party ideas for adults. Most of the ideas I ggogled are lame and I want to figure out a hilarious theme. What're some of the best (or worst) party themes you've participated in?
  12. chickenreyna

    Assortment banty bin mystery chick #1

    I know it is too young but i am eager to know what you think this banty chick breed is.. Any guesses? It has dark gray clean legs. Almost everything in the banty bin had clean legs when i went, opposed to typical feathered feet bantam cochins, bantam brahmas or silkies ETC bantam bin is what i...
  13. TashaFrancois

    Simple Inspiration

    Simply post pictures of your diy coops. Then tell us who lives there. Maybe even a fun fact.
  14. Thechickentrainer1999

    Comfortable roosting bar ideas?

    Any ideas on what I can use to make my chickens roosting bar a lot more comfortable for them? They sleep on 2x4 with the 4 inch side up and I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to make it more softer and comfortable for them. Most people wouldn't worry about it but I want mine...
  15. The_Miraculous_Pigmy_Owl

    Anyone have Small coop ideas?

    I’m going to get six chicks to hand raise. But I don’t have ideas of where they will stay! HELP!!! :barnie:oops:
  16. imneva

    Coop is blank slate. Need ideas

    It’s an 8 x 12 shed and it has two windows and one extra wide door. I’m going to put a little chicken door on the right side that doesn’t have any windows. I’m not sure where I want to put my roofs or my nesting boxes. I’m also going to add vent windows on the walls that don’t have any windows...
  17. imneva

    new to chickens in Wv

    Hi I am Neva. i am getting chicks in July. 10 hens of various breeds.. I am having a shed delivered for the coop( 8x12 )because i am a believer in chicken math! will be adding a fenced area for ranging of about 24x16 to start. an 8 ft square are roofed for exterior feeding. i am planning on deep...
  18. GracieJ

    Ideas/help needed with run for ducks

    So I need to buy a run for my ducks but need some help and advice please. It would be holding 7 call ducks in the night and bad weather My mother wants this coop; It’s 140x80cm but I don’t think it’s big enough. Perks it it already comes with a roof. then there’s this one which I like and...
    • GracieJ
    • Thread
    • advice build diy duckling ducks help ideas run
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Ducks
  19. kt4407

    Again, new duckling owner. HELP!

    I'm curious about outdoor pens for my ducks. Not right now of course since it is winter here and they don't have feathers yet. But id like to have it built and ready for them when the weather breaks. Is it easier to build or buy? Can the stay in 24/7 when it is warm outside? Obviously it will...
    • kt4407
    • Thread
    • coops ducklings ducks ideas new owner pens
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Ducks
  20. Coenthecoopcrafter

    Duck Brooder Questions

    I am receiving four ducklings late April this year, and I need to get some kind of brooder set up. I am thinking about getting the smallest size hardware cloth I can find and stretching it across the bottom of some kind of box, leaving a space underneath for all the water they splash around to...
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