I need advice, suggestions, and Help

[pennyJo1960]

so glad you stopped in here yes if the birds are not banty they need a bigger coop but take heart the one you have could be added onto if your crafty or build one beside it

 

[Redsoxgirl]

Please provide a scientific study to back up your statements about supplemental lighting being the cause of ovarian cancer, and the cause of the death of the vast majority of laying hens.

Last statement, seriously??????

Agreed, coop is too small. Recommendation for BYF is for minimum of 4 s.f. in coop and 10 s.f. in run per bird.

I'm looking for something larger but I can't afford the huge costs for a larger coop. I'm not able to build one, I don't have the proper tools, or knowledge to build a coop on my own.

 

[Redsoxgirl]

so glad you stopped in here yes if the birds are not banty they need a bigger coop but take heart the one you have could be added onto if your crafty or build one beside it

I thought about getting another coop, but they've been together as a group for close to a year. How would I split them up into two coops?

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I don't have chickens myself so I won't give advice. . but I've seen other people's chickens kept in lots worse conditions than that and they have lived for years and years just fine.

 

[Redsoxgirl]

I think your girls might just need some time. If you are worried about vitamin D deficiency, find some vitamins with vitamin d in them or feed them a little bit of egg. If it is an option, you could allow them to free range to give them some sun.

Saturday I'm picking up a large run for them, but I have to put a wire top on it. I have Hawks in my area & I refuse to let them kill my girls. I thought about feeding them some eggs, but what do you use in the pan so the eggs don't stick to it? Pam? Butter? I admit I have a lot to learn, but I'm so very thankful for having this wonderful community to come to for help. : )

 

[Redsoxgirl]

so glad you stopped in here yes if the birds are not banty they need a bigger coop but take heart the one you have could be added onto if your crafty or build one beside it

I don't have the proper tools or knowledge to build much of anything. I want them to have what they need to be happy & healthy.

 

[Redsoxgirl]

I don't have chickens myself so I won't give advice. . but I've seen other people's chickens kept in lots worse conditions than that and they have lived for years and years just fine.

I keep their coop clean, I give them great food, and always make sure they have fresh, clean water and I let them play around in my garden. : )

 

[Redsoxgirl]

What breed do you have?

Americana & fancy

 

[Peep boy]

Saturday I'm picking up a large run for them, but I have to put a wire top on it. I have Hawks in my area & I refuse to let them kill my girls. I thought about feeding them some eggs, but what do you use in the pan so the eggs don't stick to it? Pam? Butter? I admit I have a lot to learn, but I'm so very thankful for having this wonderful community to come to for help. : )

I think Pam is fine because it is a very small amount, but you can also use canola oil or olive oil.

 

[Redsoxgirl]

I think Pam is fine because it is a very small amount, but you can also use canola oil or olive oil.

I have 6 hens, how many eggs should I make and how should I feed it to them so they all get some?