Had not seen this before, so thought I'd better let you know thier names.
We have:-
Snowbell, Mrs Christmas, Phylis & Ginger

Well I have not seen it yet (was texted). But today we had our first egg . They are about 20weeks, so hopefully not too long for you now.

One known method is to "blow" an egg and put mustard inside inplace. A few of these and it usually stops the egg eater.

Take a look at Easter Chick...ens thread. They could be Black Star, Speckled Star (maybe) and Sussex Star.

Look Great though.

Thank you all... And yes the Grass has all gone (not that there was much to start with, as it was raining all the time I was assembling it, so it turned int a mudbath, but a sprinkling of shavings and sun and it's dry again). Shame about the weather now though. I can see them getting dirty again chi...

Well Good Friday was errr. damp. so rang the Farm and collected the 2 Sussex Stars, a Black Star & a Speckled Star. They had to stay in the Rabbit run whilst the run was completed (coop was already complete (pictures now in the MEMBERS CHICKEN COOP PHOTO'S)) on Saturday. They have put themselves...

In construction. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/Caligula_UK/Other/Chickens/Coop-001.jpg Finished Coop http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/Caligula_UK/Other/Chickens/ChickenRun03.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/Caligula_UK/Other/Chickens/ChickenRun02.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/...

Yes. Dandelions are OK for humans to eat, but I would limit them.

Since found this Click Here

Not really sidetracking but what are DTL views on Cider Vinegar in the Water?

PS is it just 1 clove, and how often changed?

They are OK for Parrots to chew/eat so I'm sure they would be OK for Chooks.

4 Hours (ish) and counting I bet.

Good Luck

Thanks for the Replies. Just wanted to be on the safe side.

I was probably thinking of Dogs & Cats which have yearly injections

Do Chickens need any injections after they have had them done while young (upto 16 weeks I think)



I was mainly thinking of Salmonella & E-Coli

ummm 11"x11" is about 27x27cm...

Looks Like I'll have to rethink it.

Busy this morning asking questions.......

Does anyone use a Wormary (Worm Farm) and if so do you allow the Hens the odd worm now and again?