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2 year old Welsummer rooster. Has been tip toeing a little bit but he hides it pretty well now for some time. Would say its been several months. Only bird in the flock that has this weird elephant toe like growth Free ranges daily, eats normal, poop looks normal nothing stands out. Bedding in...

Cackle- ordered Dec 2020 (2 males, 8 Welsummer pullets) One pullet died within a day (no will to live) Cackle - Ordered Feb 2021 (5 Welsummer pullets) lost in mail, called 14 days later by post office asking if I wanted my box of dead chickens Cackle - 721 miles away (shipping was 3+ days)...

3 yr old Welsummer making this noise when they came out this morning. I've only seen this once before and it just got worse until she died. She was eating this morning when scratch was thrown. Could someone point me in the right direction please 🥺

Need to remove all winter items and get it ready for summer. 84 inside it today.

Synopsis 🐔 Introducing Our Coop: A Model of Comfort and Health for Happy Chickens! 🐔 Hey everyone! I'm excited to share some details about the coop setup I've created for my chickens. I've put a lot of thought and effort into making it a comfortable and healthy space for them, and I'm thrilled...

@Ceecee23 Depending on the size of your coop and whether or not you can put something in to give them protection. My first time leaving the momma in the main coop. Two were killed as mom cannot defend the flock off attacking multiple chicks. I purchased this Rabbit Cage and set it up in my main...

Oh this stock tank is in the garage or inside the main coop and only meant to keep the bigger chickens out of it. I wouldn't leave it like that outside. Sorry, I didn't mention that part. I am blessed with very few predators in my area (knocks on wood).

For myself, the last two years I have used utility panels ( 4x4 squares to create a safe space in the main coop which is 21'x12'. This batch of chicks spent 2 weeks in the stock tank and 3 weeks in their own mini coop. Week 5, I moved them into the main coop and doing well. Heat lamp remove the...

Used left over 2x4 welded wire and made a frame out of 2x4. Sits on top and I user a couple of 1" spring clamps to secure it from being pushed off. Cost nothing but a little time.

Got two Cayuga this weekend and have never raised ducklings but have seen lots pf videos. I know to keep their food away from the water or it becomes a mess. I decided to use a shallow metal pan with a waterer sitting in the center. Partially under the heat lamp, seems to be a nice place for...

Just figured out why their tech support continues to have you try steps and then send videos. They ran the clock down at least 7 days doing this with me. WORLDWIDE RETURNS: Returns can be made in 30 days. In order to return an item, you must meet the following conditions: The return must be...

I would love to hear from these people a year now later and see the results. I purchased the Run Chicken Giant in Feb, installed on the 13th and the light sensor has failed just 1 day shy of a month. Customer support has had me do several steps and send video's of me performing task. They do not...

Have ordered 3 times from Ideal and my third batch is coming end of Feb 2024. First order, 7 Welsummer pullets (two were males) Second order, 6 Welsummer & 6 Longhorns (no males) Third order, 9 JersyGiant pullets (we shall see) I understand the difficulty in this situation but I do not believe...

Another point of view from a homesteader is "On the Hove" which in this case, would be "On the foot":D I have mostly Welsummer and few brown leghorns. Couple months ago, I bought 6 Jersey Giants with a calendar reminder 9 months out. Will see how they are in size and hopefully process some. I...