Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[mandalin]

Thank you everyone for the advice! I know that converting a shed is way better than a tiny store bought coop, but it's a pain in the butt . I already love my hypothetical chickens though, so it's worth it!

 

[uchytil]

Today we may be transferring our German New Hampshires to a new home (fingers crossed). As much as I want to keep them I already have too many flocks of one kind or another. If you read this HH I'll let you know the outcome. So, One of my KK duck hens has started a nest in the center of one of our flower gardens. I though she stopped laying but apparently after getting out of her pen in the AM she goes there and lays. Too bad she's not broody, I don't incubate, and I don't have any broody hens at the moment. The eggs are definitely fertile...

 

[mindylee]

Thank you everyone for the advice! I know that converting a shed is way better than a tiny store bought coop, but it's a pain in the butt . I already love my hypothetical chickens though, so it's worth it!

Warning!!!
Chickens are addictive.
I said I only wanted a doz. Then only 30. Then only 50. Now I'm at my total max of 100ish. Lol

 

[mandalin]

Technically I'm not supposed to have any. But in talking to the neighbors it's a pretty chicken-friendly neighborhood. The guy 3 houses down has had a rooster for a few years now with no problems, and both of my immediate neighbors are pro-chicken. I also have a home for them if I have to give them up.

 

[mrcush]

I noticed today that one of my hens has diarrhea. The only difference in her diet is she has been eating grower food because we are in the process of introducing little ones. Any advice? Thanks

 

[aart]

I noticed today that one of my hens has diarrhea. The only difference in her diet is she has been eating grower food because we are in the process of introducing little ones. Any advice? Thanks

Might be the diet change, might be because she drinking more water because of the heat.
As long as it doesn't go on for days and days and she is not showing other signs of illness, it's probably just a passing (lol) thing.

Here's some examples of the different 'normal' poops you might see.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/whats-scoop-on-chicken-poop-digestive.html
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/?topic=17568.0

 

[mrcush]

Might be the diet change, might be because she drinking more water because of the heat.
As long as it doesn't go on for days and days and she is not showing other signs of illness, it's probably just a passing (lol) thing.

Here's some examples of the different 'normal' poops you might see.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/whats-scoop-on-chicken-poop-digestive.html
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/?topic=17568.0

Thanks, we did the wash hands and keep them apart thing for a few weeks so I'm sure it's not the little ones bringing something in at this point. I just found it odd and got a little worried. I'll keep an eye!

 

[Hillbilly Hen]

Today we may be transferring our German New Hampshires to a new home (fingers crossed). As much as I want to keep them I already have too many flocks of one kind or another. If you read this HH I'll let you know the outcome. So, One of my KK duck hens has started a nest in the center of one of our flower gardens. I though she stopped laying but apparently after getting out of her pen in the AM she goes there and lays. Too bad she's not broody, I don't incubate, and I don't have any broody hens at the moment. The eggs are definitely fertile...

Wonderful, I hope it works out for you.

@Wynette those ducklings are adorable.

 

[chickflick]

It's beautiful here in gatlinburg, TN!

 

[jlynnp]

It's beautiful here in gatlinburg, TN!

We are only about 3 hours away from there! Come visit!! You can see the Pony that followed me home.