Articles by cluckmecoop7

Learn how to use your chicken harness! Updated: Sadly, Kiwi the Buff Orpington has since passed away. :( I know most people don't own a chicken harness. But, I met up with someone on this forum that needed help learning how to use one! I was like, "Wow! I'm not the only one!". I own a...

The "Red Barn" Coop. ______________________________ This is the first coop I have ever built. It is sturdy and houses my flock well. Enjoy this coop-page article on The "Red Barn" Coop! How did you build this coop? Well, folks, I started from scratch. I was going to do the walls one way, but...

Raccoons - My Experience With This Predator & Additional Information (Sneaky raccoon hiding in the bushes. Picture by @LateBirdFarms) Basic information: A raccoon is a mammal with dextrous, hand-like front paws and dark markings on its face...

So, you're saying "When will my girls start laying?". You've come to the right place. :) This article is not going to go into too much detail, but it will just state the main things you will see happen when your pullets are about to lay their first eggs. I will also give some tips. Here are...

Please contact me using a PM if you have any Q's and A's you want me to add to this list. Thank you. Why does my pullet that just started laying lay such small eggs? Probably because she has just started laying and she is “practicing” . Those eggs are sometimes called “wind eggs” or “fairy...

Some people let there chickens drink out of buckets, others use small rubber tubs, but some use the chicken water nipples. There are many ways to give water to chickens. So, In this article we will cover the good and the bad about using Chicken Water Nipples! I'm not a expert, this is just my...

So, your looking for the perfect breed that will fit your situation, right? You want a smaller, very pretty breed...but maybe you don't know what breeds are like this. Well, you just might be looking for the Golden Laced Wyandotte! Now you probably want to know a few things about them before...

These are random pictures of my six girls at all different ages. Melody, Dazzle, Blamo, CreamPuff, Kiwi, and Marshy. They are BO's and GLW's. (Poor Melody and her molt.) ***I might add more pics soon!***

So, it all started two years ago when I wanted a pet. Something easy to care for and very friendly and nice. I new a dog was not a good idea, nor a cat. I thought about hamsters and mice but I did not really want such a small pet. Finally I decided to think about birds, so I did. But all those...

I will update this when new people join and/or more wolves are added. Thanks! Name list: Izzy (alpha female) Opal (alpha male) Silver (female beta) Osprey (male beta) Brutus (male beta) Morikov (mid ranker) Sparrow (mid ranker) Virikina (omega) (please remember I will update with...

In the summer, chickens can get very hot. So, in this article, I will tell you a few things that chickens do when they are hot, and a few ways to cool them down. Lets get started! First, here are some signs that a chicken is hot: 1. Panting. Chickens can pant, just like dogs do. It might seem...

(Credits go to @ChickNurse 21) This is a RolePlay based on the life of wolf pack. This is my first RP so I will try to get things straight. NOTE: these are the archives. Find the game here: The RP @cluckmecoop7 (owner of RP) These are my character(s): #1 Name: Shark Gender: Female Pack...

If you are wondering, "What should I name my new chicks?", you are in the right place. Note: This article is NOT long AT ALL. But that is how it's meant to be. Boy or girl? If you have chicks you will probably not know if they are a boy or a girl until they are around 6 weeks old. Lot's of...

Have you ever wondered what real dust bathing looks like? If you are wondering that, you've come to the right place! This is my Black Star pullet, Pippy, having a very enjoyable dust bath in the sun. Her three flock mats are happily pecking around her. To find out more about dust bathing...