Comments on: “Backyard Chicken Coop”, Decor

By: Bonnie Manion

Bonnie Manion — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:29:20 +0000

Linda, it might be a sign that they have worms, and need to be wormed. Either get something from your local feed store, upon their recommendation or research some more on the internet. It is a good idea to worm your flock at least twice a year, and you can do it easily by adding something to their water. Yes, I would clean their bottom as bet you can with a warm soapy (like dish soap), or organic pet soap, and paper towels. Sometimes I trim their feathers, too. Look into worming them. Thanks for your great question…VintageGardenGal

By: Linda Maglia

Linda Maglia — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:22:33 +0000

I have a health question for the vetran chicken owners. It seems that my hens have very wet poops and very dirty back ends I think its referred to as the vent? Is this normal and what can I do to clean them up. Do I give them a chicken bath or trim the feathers around that area?Do they need medication? They do freerange and eat a lot of weeds and vegitation.
Do my girls have diareah or what? They eat well , very active and lay an egg a day. Any suggestions, it seems so unkept and looks awful.
Thanks,
Linda

By: Bonnie Manion

Bonnie Manion — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:31:41 +0000

Clauda, thanks for sharing your wonderful comment…VintageGardenGal

By: Claudia

Claudia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:56:15 +0000

Hi, We are getting into “chicken world” thanks to my 14 y.o. son who wants to have hens. We are building the hen house/small corral. He wants to get a pair of silkies, an possible Amerucanas.. Roosters are not allow in our city. Thanks for posting all of your wonderful ideas. they are very handy, specially the ones about the nesting box, and the roosting bars.

By: Bonnie Manion

Bonnie Manion — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:23:37 +0000

Janet, thanks for sharing about your chickens. Yes, chickens like grapes and vegetable gardens! Thanks for your wonderful comment…VintageGardenGal

By: janet mahoney

janet mahoney — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:51:19 +0000

I love the idea of a vintage chicken coop…I have had my chickens almost a year now and they lay 3 to 4 eggs daily. I only have 4 chickens for the space in my yard……….4 is enough. I use hay on the bottom of the coop. I find it easier to clean that way. I planted a grape vine to cover my coop. I found the chickens love grapes so I never have enough for myself! That’s ok though, because I get so much enjoyment from the girls! They run loose for several hours during the day or afternoon, but they will eat all the veggies so I have to build a nice little fence around anything I want to keep.

By: Bonnie Manion

Bonnie Manion — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:01:09 +0000

Bravo, Rebecca! Keep us posted! VintageGardenGal

By: Rebecca Stewart

Rebecca Stewart — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:34:06 +0000

Haha, indeed, in NZ (and Australia) a chook is a chicken :O) Not only have I altered my plans for my chook house, but I am now re-planning my entire farmyard. It’s always been missing that elusive “something”, and now I know what that is…beauty. I thank you.

By: Bonnie Manion

Bonnie Manion — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:20:08 +0000

Rebecca, is a chook in NZ a chicken? Many thanks for your wonderful comment. I would encourage you to create a very beautiful chook house!
VintageGardenGal

By: Rebecca Stewart

Rebecca Stewart — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:39:54 +0000

I have just discovered your site. I have just put together an old shed that shall be my new chook house. They’re currently in a series of hutches, which I refer to as “Chicken Town”! My lord, your chook house is so beautiful (and what a beautiful setting). I was going down the track of simple and practical, but after seeing yours…well, I have completely changed my plans. I want beauty, and my girls deserve it. Most of them are rescue chooks, so why not! Thank you for such a beautiful, inspiring site.
Rebecca
NZ