You could have it just in case but it is up to you. Also use a metal feeder with a cover for night to prevent rats. They can chew through plastic. Make sure to predator proof like a maniac, having a chicken get eaten sucks.
Your coop is cute, by the way!
Treats when they go in the coop, scold them when they dont. It works for mine most of the time, but when I do need to wrangle them I walk slowly behind them in the direction of the coop.
100% pullets. Dogs usualy adjust fast, they seem to think chickens are dogs. It also depends on whether you have a terrier, sadly, they have some trouble. Pullets are the best idea because they can take care of themselves more. Then you can be sure you have hens too. The best place to get them...
She might have gotten injured on the head, and gotten brain trauma. It looks like shes doing fine and not going to die, but it seems it may be permanant. If she can still have a good quality of life I wouldnt worry about it.
What doctor is this? I took my chicken to a 24 hour vet and they didnt know anything about chickens and made it worse. Maybe evaluate this vet before going further. I am sorry this is happening to you. I reccomend some google-ing. That saved my chicken.
Welcome Katy! I would put a frizbee full of ice cubes and a bit of water in the coop to help with the heat, they will put their feet in it, which helps then cool down. For driving with them, be prepared for them to be upset. They will be ok, just mad. Your driving settup sounds great! You can...
Heres what I did:
I put ACV in the water, put antifungal cream (active ingredient clomitrazal or something spelled similarly, for athletes foot) on my chickens butt every 12 hours, and bathed her with epsom salts every 48. She is almost better now. You dont have to follow this treatment, just...
I have no idea how to deal with shelless eggs. I wish you luck. You might want her to go on chicken birth contol at some point if this is a reocurring issue.