Building a Run Addition to the Sentinel Coop from TSC
Introduction I remember a thread where someone wanted to put an addition to the Sentinel coop, so here's how I did mine. Back in 2021, when we got our second batch of chicks, we purchased a Producer's...
View ArticleBumble Foot Treatment
Happy to help others out there. Bumble foot occurs mostly in heavier breeds, that might be exposed to moist ground on regular basis but sometimes it just happens from soft foot pads getting damaged and...
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Claws & Clans (Archives 2.0)
NOTE: IF YOUR CHARACTER IS IN THE ALLEGIANCES, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE A SEPARATE PAGE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU DID NOT MESSAGE ME YOUR CHARACTERS AND THEIR FORMS. IF YOU HAVE MESSAGED ME AND I AM STILL TOTALLY...
View ArticleCity of Austin
The City of Austin publishes a fairly complete chicken keeping guide that includes links to all of the rules/regulations. Follow the rulesThe keeping of chickens must comply with all sections of Title...
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Bumble foot treatment observations
We've all known the problem... Here is my experience and observations after treating half my flock, many of them more than once, for bumblefoot. I had a flock of 19 chickens - 15 Hyline Browns (AKA Red...
View ArticlePreparing hatching eggs for incubation, and hatching.
Hello, hatching enthusiasts and learners! Spring time is right around the corner, and for my fellow hatching addicts, our time to shine is almost here! So I thought it would be good to do a little...
View ArticleHealth Monitoring - Case Study
Chicken Health Monitoring -- Case Study Hello everyone. Recently I wrote an article about reproductive health in chickens. I thought I would detail a recent experience of mine with my flock as a case...
View ArticleShed Coop 2.0
In the summer of 2023 we tore down the old shed that we converted part of into our coop, and then we built a new shed/coop combo from the ground up. The old coop worked, but the shed was here when we...
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Keeping your Flock COOL with Healthy FRUIT Popsicle BLOCKS
Chickens, ducks and turkeys are wonderful, resilient and sweet creatures, but on a 36°C (100°F) day sometimes I worry a little bit since I know that the heat is harder on them than the cold . But when...
View ArticleSetting Up Perfect DIY Temp Control System for $45
Setting up a perfect DIY brooder temperature control system on a budget. #1. Most common is using distance between the brooder and the light. #2. Is using a dimmer to control the brooders temperature....
View ArticleTeflon Poisoning in Birds
Yes, Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), can be dangerous to birds. When heated to 530° F (280° Celsius) or higher, PTFE-coated non-stick cookware and other products release a clear, odorless...
View ArticleSick and tired of pesky mosquitos? Try this trick!!
Here where I live the mosquitos are viscous in the spring! The baby mosquitoes are the absolute worst though. They are so tiny and fly so fast it is almost impossible to catch them! After scouring the...
View ArticleChicken Behavior: What Yoes Your Chickens Body Language Tell You?
Have you ever noticed one of your chickens shake its tail feathers? How about wipe its beak on you? Here are some main reasons for behaviors like these! Chickens, no matter how funny they look, are...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Chicken for a Pet?
Chickens are wonderful and intelligent birds. With their silly antics and strange appearance, they are a delightful addition to any backyard. If you are looking for a perfect indoors pet chicken, look...
View ArticleBullying: When and How to Intervene
Bullying can be a serious problem. Whether its minor or major, it affects the health of your flock. In this article I will go over what bullying can look like, when it is important to intervene, and...
View ArticleMy experience using a no-crow collar
This article is incomplete! I mistakenly thought it would save in draft form rather than publishing it right away. I'll try to finish it up in the next few days. I need a bit more time to get the...
View ArticleTwelve chickens on the kitchen table....
This is a 'brain dump' of all my thoughts and actions of our first incubating and hatching journey - from receiving the eggs to popping the chicks into the brooder. It's purpose is for me to be able to...
View ArticleMy Coop
My coop is a converted shed. I've had chickens for over 10 years. I started with a mix of heritage breeds ... they are so pretty! RIP: Russian Orloff (Phoenix), Silver Laced Wyandotte (Lacy), Golden...
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