MY CHICKENS ARE PLUCKING THEMSELVES TO DEATH

[JadeFarms]

I’d definitely get them a larger coop. Also you should mix chick feed and layer feed.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

A breeder I got phoenixes from used to feed anchovies to her males a few weeks before shows. I imagine even for hens the protein and fish oil would help them, but it will make the eggs taste funny sometimes

 

[gluckgluck9000]

NO! The nesting (house) dimensions are TOO small.
If I'm looking at the correct one.

House Dimensions: 19.75" L x 18.25" W x 26" H

Maybe this one? I read some of the reviews it looks like it'd be big enough.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...nic_feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1485300

 

[gluckgluck9000]

A breeder I got phoenixes from used to feed anchovies to her males a few weeks before shows. I imagine even for hens the protein and fish oil would help them, but it will make the eggs taste funny sometimes

I just got some mackerel I'm gonna see how it goes!!

 

[Matejka]

Maybe this one? I read some of the reviews it looks like it'd be big enough.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...nic_feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1485300

Not sure. I can't find coop dimensions. I honestly don't know

 

[BDutch]

The sentinel coop is quit small and doesn’t look solid. The roost is not okay (sharp edges + small). 1 nestbox is enough. I would rather try to pick up some second hand materials an enlarge the coop you have now.
Another idea is to buy a (second hand) wooden playhouse for kids and make a roost in it. With some hard ware cloth and a litter box for cats you can transform this easily into a hen house.

Are you sure its not lice or molt?
Or a combination of both? Or that the saddle decks are itchy on molting hens?

Personally I think the food is not the main issue if they get normal feed for chickens and can free range too.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Hi,

I got some good news that my dad will help me fund a new coop! Do you have any recommendations preferably under $250? I don't really want to have to build it but there are a lot online. I was looking at this one

https://www.aosom.com/item/pawhut-3...6f3026e98bfc0f2038a1ba8eb01dc889bb6eae0627985

What do you think?

Cute but bad design.

I sent the wrong link but it's on that page it's the
PawHut 59" Solid Wood Enclosed Outdoor Backyard Chicken Coop Kit with Nesting Box - Grey

the far right option

Is ok but is still tiny.

Maybe this one? I read some of the reviews it looks like it'd be big enough.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...nic_feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1485300

This is the best of the 3 BUT those latches are not secure against raccoons. You are in town so big predators are not an issue. Raccoons however are in town. Just be aware and perhaps add a second type of latch.

I wish I could just pop up there and build you a coop.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I am thinking it may be worth contacting this guy....

https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/grd/d/rabbit-cage-hutch-and-supplies-buuny/7235169696.html

 

[roosterhavoc]

Hmm, Im not sure about baby oil, but a neutral cooking oil. Baby oil usually has stuff in it thats shouldnt be used on animals.

Oh no baby oil is gonna kill em I guess. Give me a break. So dramatic

 

[BDutch]

Do they have a sand bath?

Here is an example of a play house that’s easy to adjust to a chicken house. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Backyard-Discovery-Timberlake-Cedar-Wooden-Playhouse/34719091