California - Northern

[Hyroler]

Oh, they sound like a delightful bunch!
Happy Anniversary!

LOL

 

[Hyroler]

a couple years ago i had a new coop/pen build and incorporated the old coop inside this larger structure. this year i covered up the super high up areas so hens could NOT roost up there and build one of those ladder type roost structures for them. i have 30 hens. about 16 roost in that section (would help prob. 40 tho) and about 15 roost in the old coop. i have worried about this one friz. silkie hens i have as she sits a lot not moving about much. i cut her bangs, i cut her nails as they were VERY long...but she is/was not very active ....today up on close inspection i found A LOT of lice or mites..they were reddish. crawling all over her vent area. i dusted her and they fell off by 100's! it was awful i felt awful! so dusted her whole body. will check her again and maybe dose her with ivermectin ...but i was wondering and want feedback what if i dismantled the old coop (6 yrs old) and did the ladder type roosts in that section...would put board and batton around two more sides so not totally closed in but eliminate most drafts and any weather....this is sonoma coast so not overly freezing OR hot here. very temperate. but would make it more airy and open..would that be a good plan??? i did dust all the roosts and in summer at first and end of season i hose down all, dry out and dust with DE....i also spray with a vinegar and citrus mix i make.....the other hens are NOT infested....everyone else is fine. i had wormed them all this winter with invermectin which also gets parasites..thanks for any comments. j

I suggest pouring 5 gallons of gas on coop with chickens in it and have barbecue.Then start over you can rise up from ashes like a phoenix with a brand new coop and new miteless chickens.

 

[Honora]

Oh, they sound like a delightful bunch!
Happy Anniversary!

Thanks!

 

[ronott1]

Hi all! I have been downsizing my flock in preparation for moving this August, and I'm now down to 3 hens. One is an old hen who stopped laying & started crowing, She now seems to be growing spurs too! One is a 6 month-old EE pullet who somehow managed to break off the top half of her beak and has a bad attitude. The last one is a 6 month old blue orpington mix who just started laying a couple weeks ago and has now decided to go broody. So....I should get her some hatching eggs right?

BTW it's my 4 year anniversary on BYC!

When will you move?

 

[Honora]

When will you move?

I am moving to Ireland in August. Plenty of time for one last hatch right? Lol I ordered eggs last night.

 

[ronott1]

I am moving to Ireland in August. Plenty of time for one last hatch right? Lol I ordered eggs last night.

Of course there is!

Tell @sumi hi when you get to Ireland!

 

[sumi]

I am moving to Ireland in August. Plenty of time for one last hatch right? Lol I ordered eggs last night.

 

[Honora]

Cool, is that your blog or just important information for me?

 

[sumi]

Cool, is that your blog or just important information for me?

The link in my signature? That's my blog yes. Information for people moving to and visiting Ireland, some travel tips, castles, etc. I'm still working on it and adding stuff.

 

[Honora]

The link in my signature? That's my blog yes. Information for people moving to and visiting Ireland, some travel tips, castles, etc. I'm still working on it and adding stuff.

I will definitely look through it. I am really scared to drive over there so the first thing I am going to do is take driving lessons! I have lived in California my whole life so it will be a big adventure for me.