Recent content by KyCoop

That leghorn will be glued to your husband. My 2 were glued to mine. We loved them because they were turds They are not for everyone. They force you to learn and learn fast about chicken keeping. Yeah they will eat a lot of grit at first. The grit is not water souable so that will slow...

Wow ok that's a lot to un pack. No they don't need water or food at night. They will be sleeping. Yes you need to lock them in their coop minimum 5 days. It's called coop training. It let's them learn the coop is home the coop is safe. Dusk is almost too dark to see. They won't go in if...

Fair warning. They will also think any cup is a treat cup after training. Coffee cups, solo cups, water bottles, wine glasses you name, they want it.

We were working in our backyard one day and my husband yelled over "what kind of bird is this ?" I looked up and saw a chick running through the yard. I said "it's a chicken catch it!" We didn't have chicks so I didn't know were it came from. We tried chasing her but then i just let my...

I have my older 4 yr old girls trained to recall but I've not yet trained the teenagers to THE CUP. That is the best way. Put their treats in a bright color cup and then feed them from your hand. So this for at least a week and they will come RUNNING any time you need them to. Chicken...

An alternative to sand is pine pellets made into sawdust. Still scoopable, smell better and compostable. I'm a scooper too :D

And a cuddle box. Cardboard box turned on its side will help them feel safe and protect them from any drafts.

Loving your coop. Have we talked about predator proofing your beautiful windows. Sorry if we had and I missed it.

Your setup is fine for 3 little ladies. It's enough space if you keep it clean.

Wasn't there something on here about heating plastic totes and it putting off chemicals? Not saying that was the reason but something to consider changing.

I don't know for sure but it's not short. Had no issues getting either mounted. I would like to add that we don't use the light option for opening and closing the doors. # 1 because one is facing North and the other is under a roof. We use the time setting. Works out well. We change the...

Rocks are large , fluffy ladies. Give them as much roost space and ventilation as you can. Summer is miserable for them.

I have 2 omelets. LOVE them. Tested on my own hand and arm AND caught a girl in it when trying to close her out using the manual feature. I'm fine, girl is fine. The only issue I had has been my fault. The run door was not closing all the way but it had debris in the track.

There is a YT video a lady did. Sorry can't find the link but, she shows the whole process unedited which is unusual for YT but it's very informative and she handles the bird with respect. Maybe that's why the video is shown in its entirety.

The chickens in the picture are bantams and they are crammed together. Your ladies are full size. 0% chance they will fit in there. Your Gems alone will be quit full figured gals. They don't like to be that close when on the roost especially in summer. They need at least 12 inches per...