Search results for query: *

I've been researching the various automatic (PVC) feeders for chickens, and so many people complain about their chickens ripping out feathers, the feed gets wet, the chickens crawl inside and die.....which one is the best for most flocks of adult chickens?

I just heard that lab-made chicken is one step closer to being in the markets. NO THANK YOU! I prefer REAL meat, and will just keep raising mine the old-fashioned way.

Listening to the news this morning, I heard that there is now Avian Flu in WA State.

Does anyone use/recommend using lice powder and the like in the nest boxes? If so, what is the best?

I have seedless grapes in my garden, and only get a few, as the raccoons get most of them. There is one plant, however, that has ventured along the fence line inside the chicken run. Should I prune it back and not let it continue, or would it be ok for the chickens to get some of the grapes if...

I've heard that a person should have a recording of a rooster crowing, if they don't have a real rooster....any thoughts?

I would like the Pros and Cons of having a poop board under the roost....

I just want to hear pros and cons about painting a plywood floor in the chicken coop vs. linoleum, Blackjack, etc.

Has anyone mounted their nest boxes to a door? If so, I'd love to see pictures or an explanation of what they did.:wee

If someone continues to buy up all of the hand sanitizer and toilet paper, then they are putting themselves at an even higher risk, by depriving others of being able to clean themselves. Think about it....walking out of your pristine environment, only to be met by throngs of filthy people who...

Does anyone have a good design for making louvers for windows? I have decided to re-direct some of the wind that comes into my chicken house, and have read where some members really like using louvers. Also, has anyone used glass/acrylic panes to let more light in?❓

What breeds of chickens live the longest? I've been researching some breeds and find they only live 4-5 years, because of constant egg production. Which breeds might live longer, and maybe not put so much into egg laying?🐔

I have pondered whether or not to lay down vinyl or just seal the floor....any suggestions or tips? I'd love to hear from people who have done either, and pros/cons about their experiences. My coop is plywood subfloor at this time, and is located in southern Oregon. Our winters tend to be...

Does anyone have suggestions as to how to water if you're concerned about leaks in the chicken house? I thought about putting a metal overflow like I have under my hot water heater, with a hose that would take care of any problems....in case I wasn't home to notice right away.

I'm thinking of building my coop in a more shaded area, and have about 20' to reach the chicken yard - any suggestions on a way to make a "tunnel" or other run from the chicken house to the secured area? Otherwise, I might just build out over the chicken yard and plant some fast-growing trees....