Recent content by khorvath

Doing well. Of my original flock of 4, we lost two within the past two years. Was pretty devastated. Last year we got 3 new chicks and all is good. The original gals just turned 4 and the new gals just turned 1. The old gals stopped laying for over a year but once the new ones started the had to...

Ease of cleaning. 25 years warranty is amazing.... but the cleaning is something I do day to day and for that to be easy is much more important.

I love that these are sustainable. For many, sustainability is one reason we got into backyard hen keeping and using sustainable products helps with goal. A bonus is having something I can easily wheel around in the yard!

1. 6 sq ft 2. 12 sq ft 3. 1200+ sq ft

My personal hens have old lady names... Frida, Winnie, Sugar, Olive. But I do love a good celebrity pun name: Henneth Paltrow Yolko Ono Bird Reynolds Oprah Henfrey Amelia Eggheart Meryl Cheep

Yes please share pics. I'll go take more in a bit. When you look at it head on, it looks exactly like my other chicks. the top beak covers the bottom beak on both sides. Will post more later.

First time nervous chick mom here. When I got my chicks, one of them had a much longer, pointy beak. 4 weeks later, it is still there and I'm concerned it is going to cause issues. "She" seems to be eating fine and gaining weight right along with the other chicks. But now it seems she can't...

Woah... How have you managed that? I'd love to see your coop and how it turned out. Lumber is expensive so you must have some good tips to save. :)

Just wondering what you think of the coop now after a few more winters? I am highly considering this coop and LOVE your modifications. I'm concerned about it being too drafty in the winter with the open ceiling. Do you feel like the angle of the roof ever catches the drafts bringing them into...

What hatchery did you get them from? I am looking for a SF breeder in the midwest and not having much luck.

After several failed attempts with city council to allow backyard hens in Des Plaines, last night we made our case again (2 years after our last attempt and after several new Aldermen were elected). We collected over 400 verified signatures from residents and made a great presentation. Despite...

And??? There are 100+ posts of people interested in compiling this. I'd buy this 'book'. :)

Disappointed this chart never came to fruition.

FYI... Backyard hens were just approved in Rolling Meadows this Tuesday! Up to 6 hens allowed. No roosters.

Silkie cross? Really? Someone on another page suggested a mosaic.