Articles by common coop

West Wing: Easy enough name for a coop perched on a west facing hill. I started out with six hens about 4 years ago. Then jumped to nearly 20 in two years. Ameracauna, Buttercup, Black Australorpe, Speckled Sussex, Blue Andalusion, Leghorn, Delaware, Cochin, Buff Orpington, and Sex Link -- 2 of...

Da Duck Haus OK -- here's some pics of the process -- aided by chickens, dogs, cats, neighbors, etc. I happened upon a pile of 2x6's at a local lumber yard for next to nothing - and knew a duck house was in my future. I try to be practical about size, approach to cleaning, creature comfort -...