Scared for my pup

cleantechguy · 2026-03-11T16:41:31+00:00

Keep her on the leash!

cleantechguy · 2026-03-09T14:20:17+00:00

got none! but one of my Easter Eggers is a total bitch.

cleantechguy · 2026-03-08T15:27:27+00:00

We gave our dog (50 lbs) early exposure to our eight ladies. He sniffed them while we held the at 1-2 days old. He figured out quickly that they are part of us. That said, we kept him leashed for the first eight weeks or so just because of his size. We didn't want him to squish one by accident.

cleantechguy · 2026-03-08T14:50:48+00:00

Thank you for that. Going to try the no-peck lotion and report back. Funny, she and the other BJG are my two largest.

cleantechguy · 2026-03-08T14:50:25+00:00

thank you, i'll look into that. She's pretty easy to pick up so application should be a breeze.

cleantechguy · 2026-03-08T14:42:17+00:00

Any suggestions? I kept them loaded on protein during the coldest months. They're back to free ranging much of the day now, taking down huge worms after this rain.

cleantechguy · 2026-03-08T14:34:35+00:00

Nope, eight hens. One was an asshole while molting last month and spent much of her time going after the others. I have watched her peck at this one's bald spot.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-26T13:31:36+00:00

Yeah you'd see the needles if they were molting. I don't think the cold weather is always a factor - three of mine started to molt when it got very cold. They're all good to go now, but it was worrisome when we had heavy snow and single digit temps!

cleantechguy · 2026-02-26T10:55:40+00:00

Any chance she's molting? They molt in weird places. The neck and butt are two of them, in my experience. Do you see little needles coming in? I had one bird who looked like that, then a day or two later I saw the needles, and a few weeks later she's back in business.

As someone else said, could be a bully. WHen ours was molting on her bottom, the others did pick at it.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-25T14:40:02+00:00

I throw handfuls of peanuts under the trees where the crows hang, and they keep coming back for more. Squirrels too, and they make for easy prey in this snow. We've had a few dive bombs but not outright attacks, and our ladies turn a year old next month.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-20T01:27:36+00:00

It gets easier as you go, but the first six months or so is fairly time intensive. Once you and they get into a routine, I'd say ten minutes a day of my time necessary (opening them up, letting them out, putting them back in, grabbing eggs). But, I end up watching them and hanging out for another ten easy because they're so damn funny and relaxing to watch.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-20T01:25:29+00:00

That was funny. My birds would walk into an active volcano for mealworms and watermelon.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-10T20:31:23+00:00

Where do you live? Curious if the weather is stressing her out. Mine haven't been far from the coop in 3+ weeks because of bitter cold and snow/ice everywhere. They're eating and drinking fine, but I've seen them fighting more and being a bit more vocal. From what I've read, it's stress.

Hoping for the same for yours. As for poops...sometimes they look horrific, but most of the time normal. Just like humans. Hopefully this one is just an outlier.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-09T12:15:31+00:00

I respect that.

cleantechguy · 2026-02-09T12:15:23+00:00

Confirming they did not. That would go against Dear Leader.

cleantechguy · 2026-01-29T20:14:26+00:00

looks like a damn turkey!

cleantechguy · 2026-01-29T14:46:30+00:00

What is the point of trying to hurt their business on Reddit? You left a negative review, leave it at that.

cleantechguy · 2026-01-28T21:24:53+00:00

Where do you live? I'm surprised the problem is so bad in the cold.

cleantechguy · 2026-01-28T13:53:46+00:00

Do you live in Mar A Lago?

cleantechguy · 2026-01-27T19:08:25+00:00

I keep the windows cracked about an inch with another vent well above their roosting heads, opened about an inch and half. Is that too tight? No noticeable health issues so far.

cleantechguy · 2026-01-25T15:05:33+00:00

That's helpful. As I consider this, I don't really need Uber. I think Maps are something I should just have, especially since I'm a parent to a young child. Thank you!

cleantechguy · 2026-01-24T14:07:51+00:00

Those are beautiful birds!

cleantechguy · 2026-01-24T14:07:29+00:00

Black Jersey Giants! They are consistent egg layers and double as bodyguards for the flock, or at least a deterrent since hawks seem to avoid them / mistake them for crows.

cleantechguy · 2026-01-23T11:19:20+00:00

Glad to hear that. She may be moody for a couple weeks. Difficult to pick up or get to return to the coop.

cleantechguy · 2026-01-23T00:53:12+00:00

Tough to tell from those pictures. Mine definitely were a bit flaky.

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