Don't male chickens get killed alive because they don't grow fast enough? It's make me feel really inferior............. if I was rooster I would run to the end of earth to save my chicken skin on my head! :)
I have had chickens for three years and all of my girls started laying at different times. depending on the breed you can cout on them begginning to lay (or reaching their "point of lay") at anywhere from 18 to more then 30 weeks of age.
at what age will they start laying eggs? And what happens in the winter? I want to get a few and set them up just like yours, I just dont want to kill anyone during the learning part. Thanks
@learnsomethingful When the number of daylight hours drops under 14 during the winter, they stop laying. Some people will be artificial lighting on timers in the coop to keep them laying but since our chickens were molting during that time as well, I didn't bother. They just started laying again a couple weeks ago.
@dibblydooda That's for sure. You want to make sure your run is enclosed and can't be dug under or opened easily. We have carabiner locks on all the flip latches so little raccoon hands can't break in.
I was tempted to make a folksie art sign for my coop that says "No Cocks Allowed", but I seem to be the only one that thinks its a great idea.........
@LuisPerezII Anywhere from 6 - 8 years on average. I'm not sure if we'll eat them. We'll figure that out when they hit the 3 year mark and stop laying. As for feed costs, it totally depends on what you are buying and from where. We buy local, organic feed which is more expensive. But, we also feed them a lot of food scraps and weeds so that helps.
hey this is great. i am planning ongettin polish top hat chickens and we own 3 dogs plus live in the country where cyotes are abundant and your idea with bring =ing the wire out and putting bricks on it is great, pluss it looks nice too :)
@feargalb No, not so far. If we did, I would increase the use of diatomaceous earth in their run. Chickens dust themselves in dirt to prevent mites, having the DE on their bodies would kill the mites.
@iezzzwan Our neighbor cats sit on top of the green roof and peer over the side and will sit there and watch them all day. It's like Chicken TV. Our dog, on the other hand, would definitely go after them, so we just don't let them out at the same time. Although I think the chickens would kick his butt!
I have a Americana chicken too.... She is very flighty and gets scared very easily.... cool chicken coop!!!!
animallover9966 6 days ago
Don't male chickens get killed alive because they don't grow fast enough? It's make me feel really inferior............. if I was rooster I would run to the end of earth to save my chicken skin on my head! :)
SamWazamTV 1 week ago
Do you let them roam around the backyard?Great coop by the way :)I love the chickens:)
abbykoda123 3 weeks ago
@abbykoda123 We do, although not as often as we should. As the weather gets better, they'll be out and about more.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
where did u get that coop? it is awesome!
AKB24714 1 month ago
@AKB24714 We got it from Saltbox Designs (aka Seattle Chicken Coops). He also built the custom run.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
I have had chickens for three years and all of my girls started laying at different times. depending on the breed you can cout on them begginning to lay (or reaching their "point of lay") at anywhere from 18 to more then 30 weeks of age.
roxyblue121 1 month ago
at what age will they start laying eggs? And what happens in the winter? I want to get a few and set them up just like yours, I just dont want to kill anyone during the learning part. Thanks
learnsomethingful 1 month ago
@learnsomethingful When the number of daylight hours drops under 14 during the winter, they stop laying. Some people will be artificial lighting on timers in the coop to keep them laying but since our chickens were molting during that time as well, I didn't bother. They just started laying again a couple weeks ago.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
their so pretty!! :D
animallover9966 2 months ago
Raccoons! I'd watch those sneaky felines. They like chicken, yum.
dibblydooda 2 months ago
@dibblydooda That's for sure. You want to make sure your run is enclosed and can't be dug under or opened easily. We have carabiner locks on all the flip latches so little raccoon hands can't break in.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
I love your video, really funny commentary
linn1085 3 months ago
@linn1085 Thanks!!
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
I was tempted to make a folksie art sign for my coop that says "No Cocks Allowed", but I seem to be the only one that thinks its a great idea.........
wansbek1968 3 months ago
@wansbek1968 You got a thumbs up from me on it. If our coop weren't visible from the neighbors, I'd do it :)
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
I was wondering how long they live and would you eat them? Also how much would the feed set you back?
LuisPerezII 5 months ago
@LuisPerezII Anywhere from 6 - 8 years on average. I'm not sure if we'll eat them. We'll figure that out when they hit the 3 year mark and stop laying. As for feed costs, it totally depends on what you are buying and from where. We buy local, organic feed which is more expensive. But, we also feed them a lot of food scraps and weeds so that helps.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
what a nice coop you have there; wish i could have someone build a custom one for me!
ChiiRising 6 months ago
@ChiiRising The main "building" is a standard model. The only thing custom is the run.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
hey this is great. i am planning ongettin polish top hat chickens and we own 3 dogs plus live in the country where cyotes are abundant and your idea with bring =ing the wire out and putting bricks on it is great, pluss it looks nice too :)
mousehorse112233 6 months ago
Hi, Thaks for vid... do you have problems with mites as I hear wood can harbour the criters!
feargalb 6 months ago
@feargalb No, not so far. If we did, I would increase the use of diatomaceous earth in their run. Chickens dust themselves in dirt to prevent mites, having the DE on their bodies would kill the mites.
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
cats dont eat chickens and have no interest in them. dogs may bite and chase after them though.
iezzzwan 7 months ago
@iezzzwan Our neighbor cats sit on top of the green roof and peer over the side and will sit there and watch them all day. It's like Chicken TV. Our dog, on the other hand, would definitely go after them, so we just don't let them out at the same time. Although I think the chickens would kick his butt!
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
hey do u have to have a male chicken in with your female chickens probably a stupid question
garybrody 10 months ago
@garybrody No, roosters aren't legal in the city. So, only hens...
thecrunchychicken 10 months ago
@thecrunchychicken You think stray cats can eat the chicken if you leave it outside?
zigyzigy13 8 months ago
@garybrody Only if you want fertilized eggs!
thecrunchychicken 3 weeks ago
wow my chickens are used to around -15 to -20 degrees at night:)
rodeogirl13245 11 months ago
Make sure you post a video with the Christmas lights!
bradensfriend 1 year ago
Hope you do some more videos.
KainanRa 1 year ago