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After studying the post on this forum I decided against using the “Chicken Wire” for my run and went with the Hardware Cloth. Best decision ever! Has turned away squirrels, raccoons, crows, hawks, dogs and most recently a coyote. Most of these attempts on my hens were caught on a game camera but...

I picked up a couple RIR hens from a breeder the other day and when I got home I noticed one had 1 1/2 inch spurs. These pullers are 5-6 months old and look identical besides the spur on the one. Sent a picture to breeder and he assured me it was a hen. He was willing to trade it out if I wanted...

I now have my coop and run completed and looking to meet up with a breeder that will sell me 5-8 month old pullers. I only have room for 6 birds so I'm needing to be selective in my choices of breed. I'm wanting birds that produce many eggs. Would like a variety of egg colors. Must be docile...

I've looked around the forum but still not sure where to ask this question so here goes. Where can I find out about the Deep Litter Method? I searched using that title and onLt found post discussing various aspects of the method. So what is it, how do I do it, what's involved? I have a 4x4...

Since joining this forum I've read and read and read and came to the conclusion that you folks really enjoy this chicken farming OR your just crazy! :lau Regardless, I think I'll fit right in! :thumbsup Now for my second and third question since joining. I'm building a 4'x4' coop that will set...

Hello from a newbie. I'm so new that at this point I have zero chickens. My title on this thread relates to the fact that I have LOTS of questions. I'm retired and have been kicking around raising some chickens for the eggs and hopeing to get a docile breed that my grandkids can safely be...