Recent content by Sundaychx

We had access to thick mats, similar to mats used in horse stalls. We use a deep litter situation, but clean out is pretty straightforward. I have had mice chew through the walls but never through the mats. Lots of great suggestions, door to lock them in during weather, and we now lock them in...

What age would you incorporate young chickens? Mine have their mother with them, will that hurt or help? Should I put her back with the flock before the chicks? Or at the same time? In the past, with adult (rescued) chickens, I usually just fed a bunch of scraps or favorite food-tomatoes and let...

Such great information about rooster behavior and options! I have chickens and am a dog trainer. My brain goes to "distract and redirect", which would look like this: Teach Cameron to follow a treat/corn or other favorite edible when you toss it away from you and him. Keep tossing for a bit...

We have had chickens for 30 years but always picked the eggs and never let anybody set them. We usually have roosters, and do now so when I found a nest in the barn with a hen setting I was happy! I gave her a few weeks to hatch them and today's the day! She isn't one of my tame ones, and I...