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  1. J

    Aggression mixing chickens

    Help needed. Trying to add back in three chickens that were attacked by the others but are now healed. I reduced the flock size cuz the aggression and feed was too much. Only two in the main coop right now. In a separate temp area I am holding tower hens 4 years old with a separated holding...
  2. HeritageFan

    Best breeding set up for heritage turkeys?

    I have had ducks for about 6 years, and am almost to the 1 year mark w my turkeys. No other birds or fowls before we got our first ducks. So. I consider myself a relative newbie.... although I have learned a ton! I have recently separated breeding pairs of turkeys (they decided spring had...
    • HeritageFan
    • Thread
    • bachelors breeding fighting hens housing pens set up turkey turkeys
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turkeys
  3. Sarahh_Janeyy

    Housing a House Chicken?

    I tried to search for this but didn't quite find what I was looking for- if anyone knows of a thread that discusses this, I would appreciate a link. Our chronically ill chicken, Chipmunk, gets a crypto relapse every time we try to re-introduce her to the flock (this last time I think being...
  4. Chickadee00

    Is keeping quails and chickens together possible?

    I have a very big flock of about 50 chickens. I've got some big hens like sulmtaler, lakenfelder and medium sized ones like lohmanns. They live together with a lot of bantams for example sebrights and dwarf cochins. My question is - since my very large run would be quail safe (double close...
    • Chickadee00
    • Thread
    • chickens with quails concerned housing quails question small animals
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Quail
  5. N

    Ducks in a small university dorm?

    Hi all! I just recently got two baby ducklings. One male and one female. I was hoping to take them back to university with me. I won’t have a roommate, so that is a bonus, which means more space. I will have a small locked room to myself in a small first floor apartment. I will most be on...
  6. EnnieM

    Beginner Breeder - Help!

    I’m trying to get a rough breeding program outline down on paper for up to 10 breeding groups. I’d love to hear your feedback! ((note: this is a hobby, but one I’d like to take further in the future.) 1. What is the smallest number of hens you’d put into the breeding pen with a rooster? 2...
  7. EnnieM

    Housing breeding pairs?

    Say you have 5 roos & 9 hens. After they’re done with the breeding season (let out of their breeding pens), would you separate roos from hens or keep together? If you’d separate, does there need to be a wall to keep the roos from seeing the hens? I have a 40x20 outdoor space to work with...
  8. Over-Sized Isn't Just For Sweaters

    Over-Sized Isn't Just For Sweaters

    Everyone who has existed on earth long enough to experience more than a single fashion cycle has seen them come in and out of style, oversized sweaters with hems that droop to mid-thigh, sleeves that hang past the fingertips, and enough room in the body to hide a couple fugitive cats in there...
  9. wolf-deer88

    Aviary style pen for Sebright bantams

    I'm planning to get some Sebrights soon, and will need a pen for them. I hear that they need an aviary style enclosure, seeing how they're flighty birds. I'm looking for ideas, and designs. I would love to see pics of everyone's Sebrights and their homes.
  10. Pheasant fan Colorado

    what is the best way to keep tropical pheasants warm in winter?

    currently I raise red goldens, and blue peafowl, and will have some reeves in the near future. however I really want to get into some of the more exotic pheasant varieties like Argus and green peafowl. only problem is I live in the middle of Colorado where temperatures regularly drop below 20...
  11. F

    Hello

    Hello. New member from Alaska. I’m looking for ideas for a new coop set up. Trying to decide if I should go with smaller individual buildings for different types of birds (goose, chicken, turkey, ducks, quail, pigeon) or invest in a barn to house everyone in one location. Looking forward to...
  12. Maddog_photog

    The roof is not my duckling, but I will raise it.

    Quick duck housing question regarding roofing. I’m planning out my outdoor housing for dux and was brought the options of either wire roof or corrugated fiberglass roofing. is there a pro/con to either option? I’m in Southern CA so I don’t think rain will be much of a problem. Snow definitely...
  13. damicochickens

    ONE goat with 4 chickens.

    I know this is mostly for chickens but I was wondering if anyone had any info about keeping ONE goat with some chickens. I know goats are quite social but this goat I’m looking at rescuing is tiny and very very docile. Would chickens be social enough for her or does she need another goat? Does...
  14. D

    I'm in a chicken-related pickle in Los Angeles, CA Area

    Hi! I’m Dina, and I’m really hoping someone can help with the chicken-related housing issue I’m having. I have a small preschool in Atwater Village (Los Angeles) and we’re about to start a 6-8 week construction project. The school currently houses 3 chickens, whom we love and hold very dear in...
  15. M

    Mama Goose in mixed flock...do I separate her and gosling?

    Our brown Chinese goose has been laying on her clutch of eggs since April 7. Yesterday (May 8th) one gosling pipped through. No other goslings have hatched yet. The mom, gosling, and nest are currently in a nesting box in our coop, which also houses her mate, two ducks, two roosters, and eleven...
    • MickeyRenee
    • Thread
    • gosling housing mother goose separate
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Geese
  16. S

    Combined Duck/Geese Coop Ideas Needed

    I'm looking for ideas on coop/run design for a "larger" combined flock of ducks and geese. We are looking to get 10 Indian Runner ducks, 1 Cayuga, 1 Rouen, and 2 Pilgrim geese at the beginning of June. Right now we're in the planning stage, and are needing to build a new coop and run to house...
    • SimplicityInBloom
    • Thread
    • coop ducks ducks and geese geese housing mixed flock run
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
  17. ChickensAreMyPassion

    Housing for new members?

    Hello! I am not sure as to what I should house new ducklings in. I am looking on tractor supply for possible housing but everything is either too small or too expensive! I want to be able to house them in the same pen/coop from duckling to adult and make sure they are safe. Is there anyone who...
  18. Raising Guinea fowl 101: A beginners guide to raising Guinea fowl

    Raising Guinea fowl 101: A beginners guide to raising Guinea fowl

    General info: Guinea fowl belong to the Numididae family, they are related to pheasants, turkeys and other game fowl. Guinea fowl originate in Africa and were first introduced to Europe back in the 1400s. Frequently used terms and their meanings: Guinea cock- male guinea fowl Guinea hen -...
  19. Resin Shed to Comfy Coop

    Resin Shed to Comfy Coop

    I’ve made mistakes. This is the first time in my life to have chickens (and ducks). We purchased four chicks and two ducklings in the Spring of 2018. Two of the chicks ended up male, both ducks are female. They spent their first months in our basement. Then a small coop that was so high I had...
    • MrsWayne
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    • 2 min read
    • chicken coop ducks housing nest resin roost shed
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Medium Coops
  20. Coocoo4Goosey

    Need help on housing lone wild Canada goose

    Back in February a lone Canada goose appeared at our pond. He was sick/injured and sat on the icy edge of the pond for days weeks and barely ate anything. I reached out to our wildlife rescuer and they told me they’d euthanize it since it’s wing was broken. So I’ve been caring for him and...
    • Coocoo4Goosey
    • Thread
    • canada goose housing lone goose shelter
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Geese
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