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Ok. General rule is one square foot of permanent ventilation per bird, even in the winter. I made the mistake of insulating mine, thinking at -40f they would need it. In reality, the insulation was wasted because they needed dry air more than warm air. You don't want them to trap their body heat...

Where is your ventilation? It's more important to properly ventilate your coop than it is to heat it, even in very cold areas like mine. The structure itself is very attractive.

While I agree we should not trade liberty for safety, that person is just being reckless. Either man up and cull your own problems, or don't own chickens. Same goes for other livestock and pets.

I would gladly pay someone $2/bird, even if I was helping them. I have a plucker, but even then, it takes me a while.

Single toilet. Rule was if the door is closed, wait. The dogs seemed to have the biggest problem with this. At the new place we just built, we have an outhouse. (We will have a septic soon.) Its a one seater. Same principle as before- no one needs or wants company while they are in the bathroom.

I don't recommend it to people that will later eat them. Makes it harder to eat Sunday dinner when you know it was Muffin instead of That Red Hen That Pecks My Toes.

Double barrel shot guns don't rack. Pump actions do.

Both cockerels. I would guess 14-16 weeks based in how mine look at that age, but it's just a guess because I do not have an idea on the breed. I would agree they are probably mixed.

Mother Nature is a vicious bitch.

Just like some people, some animals have a naturally sour disposition. Personally, I would look at rehoming her at Camp Kenmore or to another flock where she won't start out as top biddie. She needs to be taken down a peg or two, but if she's the same age as the others and was raised with...

I know, right? I've seen mine dig up a squirrel they buried the week before and then eat it. They eat any poop they can find. Just a few minutes ago, my youngest GSD came up to me. I gave him a butt rub (his favorite type of attention). He then tried to lick my face and gave sad eyes when I...

Those of us with dogs that see an open toilet as a magic water fountain. :lau I've seen the things my dogs eat, so I don't do doggie kisses, but sitting in drool in the middle of the night isn't cool either.

Nice! My husband bought me the 924 model for my birthday a few years back. Absolutely love it!

He needs to be Sunday dinner.

Each species should have their own area. This will cut down on a lot of the problems. Multi types of birds birds in the same area is just asking for problems, especially if you aren't experienced. If your boy friend isn't willing to put in fence posts, you may need to just do it yourself. You...

It shouldn't harm their beaks. Use 1/4 inch HW cloth so their beak doesn't fit in the holes and they can only eat the grass that pokes through.

Some people have success with pine tar. I have not tried it. My rooster still has no tail feathers following my "used to be a jerk, has now has grown up a little bit but still isn't allowed around chickens" German Shepherd's attack. If the wounds are open, try keeping him in a large kennel or...

Mean roosters get a trip to freezer camp. If he is attacking you, he needs to go before you get seriously hurt. I saw a young girl with stitches in her face because of a jerk. I won't tolerate that BS.

They need time to get used to each other. Integrating young birds isn't much different than integrating old ones. Use the look but don't touch method. Divide the area with a wire fence so they can see each other but can't fight. A large dog kennel will work in a pinch. Sprinkle a few treats or...

What are you feeding them? Chicks should be on a chick starter. They will heal faster with proper nutrition. There may be some scarring, but I don't think it will die from the injury.