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  1. PNWhens

    Hens sleeping bunched up?

    I have 4 Rhode Island Red hens, about 5-6 weeks old. At night when they go into the coop, I noticed they all sleep in a tight bundle. I am assuming this is to keep warm, but also worries me they may be cold or have separation issues. They feel nice and toasty when I check on them. I am always on...
  2. D

    Chickens not jumping up onto perch in new coop

    Hi everyone This is my first post in the forum after being able to find plenty of advice on this forum over the past 2 years since owning chickens. When I first purchased my hens, I had a simple coop where as the hens walked in, they effectively walked onto the perches which were just above...
  3. B

    Normal amount of sleeping for under week old (California) quail chicks?

    Hey all, We recently rescued 3 one-day-old California quail chicks from a horrible death when they fell down a storm drain. Unfortunately I didn't get them warm in time (I have pet birds but have never had a baby game bird and had no idea what to do) and I think that's why two passed. One is...
  4. DiYMama540

    This is what it's all about...

    This is my tiny slice of heaven on earth. A place of absolute peace and serenity for me. Can't express how just a few minutes of quiet time by the *clean* duck pool really helps to calm and recenter myself during a stressful day. This is what keeping the birds is all about for me.
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  5. Skywarita

    My chickens won't go to the coop??

    Hey everyone! My beautiful chickens are very active, eat well, and have a huge garden to explore. However they do something that really bothers me: Everyday, around 6pm, they go up the kitchen window and stay there wether is sun or raining! It annoys me so much because they get everything full...
  6. cnvigner

    Infrared light and sleeping

    Hello, Does an infrared bulb (250W) keep the chickens from sleeping? I hate to use it, but we have had such cold nights here in Michigan that one hen got her comb frozen. I happened to look into the coop after dark while the the light on last night and all of the chickens were awake! I...
  7. MokiYoki

    Tucking roosters into bed!

    So I've discovered that my rooster, who normally will crow before it even gets light outside, has an off switch! If I put him into his basket nest and tuck him into bed with a towel in a dark space, then he will sleep until I get him up without making a peep. He won't crow at all until I take...
  8. Thechickentrainer1999

    Please help with roost.

    I'm almost finished with my coop but I need help designing the roost. I keep getting different opinions but not really the info that I need. My question is which roost bar is healthier for my chickens. I read an article that said rounded perches aren't good for hens as they can lead to keel bone...
  9. Chickadooo

    Chicks range from about 1.5 wks to 3 weeks old- should I switch to a reptile lamp or take away heat?

    Im in Michigan and the weather will be in the high 60's during the day and low 50's at night. My chicks are in a big box brooder in my insulated garage, no drafts and it generally stays pretty warm in there. Being that I have chicks that range from 1.5-3 weeks old, Im not sure what to do with...
  10. trufadog

    chicks sleeping in nesting box and not on roost! Tips Please!

    Tips, please! We moved our eight baby chicks (7 wks old) from the wool hen inside the dog crate (inside the run) to the coop where the big girl, Chicken Little sleeps. They have been sleeping behind the curtains in one of the nesting boxes. I have shown them the roosting bars and made them a low...
  11. leslielbk

    Huddling but not on the roosting poles

    I Have 19 2 1/2 month old chicks in a coop. They aren't using the roosting poles at night, but sleeping in a big giant pile. How can I get them to use the poles? Thanks, all!!
  12. tootmany

    A New, Natural Way to Fall Asleep

    Welcome ladies, gentlemen, and all! I have a very important announcement to make! I've been keeping my technique a secret for far too long! Put them wallets away because I wont charge you a single buck. Have you ever had problems getting to sleep at night? Thinking too much? Messing around...
  13. Chickie_Mama_4

    Chick 4wks old SICK/slowly dying HELP!

    I'm a first timer raising chicks. I bought 3 Rhode Island Reds from my local feed store 3 weeks ago. A few days after I bought the 3, I went back and got one more (different breed, it's black, IDK what it is) from the same feed store. About 4 days ago I noticed one of the Reds was acting...
  14. G

    HELP! Found chicken from truck, seems very ill

    Hey everyone, My girlfriend works at a vet and 2 days ago someone brought in a chicken that had called off a chicken transport truck. The vets were going to euthanize it and my girlfriend took it(we used to have chickens so we had all the materials/experience). It is staying at our house right...
  15. C

    Here Goes My Free Time :3

    i Just Got Two New Baby Hens, a Little Golden One And a Little Black And White One (cant remember their actual breed names), im Always Having To Snuggle Them in Order For Them To Be Quiet But its To Much, im Not Able To Sleep Nor Do Anything Once They Climb Onto Me (cause i dont want to be rude...
  16. C

    Cold Nights?

    Hey, I live in Massachusetts and we have pretty mild winters but it's starting to get cold at night. During the day its usually about 30 - 40 F but at night its been around 15 - 20 F. I've been putting the chickens inside during the night because our coop isn't insulated, but it's a hassle to do...
  17. stillthdiva

    A Pillow Case tip to get chicks to sleep

    I just discovered a little trick to get overactive chicks to all sleep at once. I received 25 bantams and 30 heavies yesterday and put them in a large Brooder with heat lamps on one end and food / water at the other end. The activity was frantic until enough was enough. I put the Bantams in an...
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