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Hi everyone, I'm looking for Silkie hens or Silkie chicks. They do not need to be show-quality. Where do you get your Silkies from? BTW I live in Central FL if anyone knows any reputable breeders nearby! TIA

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Hi everyone, I have 10x10 chain-link dog kennels from Tractor Supply that I will be using for my chicken runs. (Note: I will be covering the kennel with hardcloth wire to protect from predators) I would like to put corrugated metal sheets on top of the fence panels but I am not handy and have...

Hello! When browsing on the internet, I came across lots of chicken runs like this one. I would love to build a run like this but sadly I am not a carpenter and I don't have much experience. Does anyone have any advice for making runs like this? Also a few things to note: I'm located in...

Hello everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my 4 silkie girls' run. I came across chain link fences. More specifically, chain link dog kennels. 1) Any recommendations for chain link dog kennels? (Links/websites would be very helpful) 2) What should I do about the open top? Any ideas for covering...

I have 30 silkies and I need your coop suggestions! I'm not handy at all so I was hoping to find ideas that would be big and easy to construct. Also, I am in Florida but I do have a few trees in my yard so I will be putting the coop under a tree. TIA

Hello all! Has anyone used these pine pellets in your coops? https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-pine-pellet-stall-bedding-40-lb?cm_vc=-10005 I've been using pine shavings but I'm seeing if there are any cheaper and more absorbent options out there. Which bedding do you...

Hi everyone. My chickens are free-range however, a fox came and took away two of my silkies tonight. Therefore, I have decided to keep them in a run from now on to prevent any future predator attacks. Does anyone have any recommendations or ideas for easy and large chicken runs? I have never...

Hello! I am not very handy but would like to attempt to build my own chicken coop for 4 hens. Please share with me your tips, plans and advice for building a EASY and CHEAP chicken coop that a beginner could do. Thank you! :D

My max budget is $500 and I would be needing two coops, one for 4 regular-sized hens and one for 6 silkies. And thank you for the info! I just updated my geographical location. ;)

Thanks for the great ideas! And I am in central FL, just added my location :)

Hi everyone! I am needing a new coop for my hens. Does anyone have any recommendations on pre-fabricated chicken coops? I know that most of them are too small but my hens would only be sleeping there at night. When the sun comes out, they get to free range around my yard and it's pretty...

Hello all, Last night, my broody hen had an egg that was pipping. This morning we found the chick in the coop far away from my hen and covered by bedding. The chick isn't moving and is cold. I put the chick under a heat lamp and I'm hoping that he/she will revive. One of the eyes are open and it...

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum but not new to owning chickens. I have 14 sweet chickens that run around my yard and they are the cutest. I have become very passionate about rescuing chickens from the horrible slaughterhouses and meat/egg factories. I think that rescuing those chickens are...