Reviews by Ruthimae621

Looking for ideas on how to re-do our coop. Seems like a great way to maximize space!

Wonderful article! Gives me hope. I am currently about 3 weeks into trying to integrate a beautiful Barred Rock Hen into my small flock (4) She came from the exact same situation, abandonment by previous owner when they moved. A friend of mine was working at the house, saw her all alone & called me. She has bonded with me & spends a lot of time in the house when the stress of the other girls gets to her. (& ME!) Last night she spent her first night sleeping in the large coop & there was no bloodshed! Taking it slowly, but there is hope!

I just rescued a hen that was left when her owner moved.apparently the rest of her flock had died. She was alone for a couple of months, being fed by a neighbor. I just took her in and I'm in the process integrating her into my flock of four. I read numerous articles and I'm going slowly. your story gave me some new ideas. Also made me realize that this may take more than a couple of weeks. She is very sweet & docile & my dog loves her. The other hens, not so much!

Thank you! Good info for a first time Chicken mama. Our 4 girls are just about ready to go outside full time. They are about 7 weeks old now & outgrowing the brooder tank we have them in. We were wondering if we could compost pine shavings. Glad to learn this is OK!