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I am going to replace my flock's water bowl with an automatic system via bucket, float valve, and hose. I am deliberating whether I...

My coop currently has a nesting box situated up high, accessible via a loft. I am going to move the nesting box below because otherwise...

As the poster above implied, chicken wire ain't up to snuff when it comes to predators. Most any ground predator can chew / tear right...

Without supplemental lighting: first year birds yes, second year birds maybe, third year and older most likely not.

How do these girls do in the winter? Do they perform like Australorps and Austrawhites? That is a short Autumn break during molt then...

It all depends on their breeding. I've had show quality buff Orpingtons that didn't lay very well. The less common colors tend to not be...

My understanding that black and lavendar Orpingtons don't produce as much as buff Opringtons, is that correct? And are they still decent...

Oh yikes. The ones I had before stopped mid November, then started mid January. Unfortunate the Sussex don't do this.

How good is this breed for egg laying in the winter? I am looking for a breed that is fairly consistent all year long (I know there is...