butterflygrooves, Your images are very helpful. I have a few questions. Is your coop in the shade most if the time? I love your simple design. How did you attach the wire to the wood? Do you just have one nesting box for all 6 hens?How...
HI Desert Rooster. Could you offer advise where to get young hens in the area? I would like to pick from some variety. Do you free range out in your yard?Thanks chi-rn for now i have to free range. I dont have to worry about the...
Quote:Originally Posted by RGBistro Welcome from Tustin. I grew up with chickens in Riverside; the only predators we had were opossums stealing eggs. Regardless, I would make a covered run to protect from hawks.Enjoy - hope you get...
Great info here. Im going to get to doing some research. I know i have to do alot of this on my own because you're not here to hold my hand. I like the idea of adapting the tractor to my space. She will be fine in her dog carrier until i...
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. The dog carrier seems to be good at night so far. I am at home days with my son and we keep a close eye in the yard. My son will make sure nothing happens to his chicken "Gertie."No one has...
Hi teach1rusl,I would like to build a COOP for them. I am just at a loss as what would be required for my climate. I thought i could fully enclose the roof with tin and mesh wire. Do you think open air fully enclosed is best for my warm...
Hi wava1vaughn From what ive seen on here so far i could do well in my space. I just dont know where to begin. Hoping maybe i could get a point in the right direction. I currently have a budget of about $300 - $400.Also thanks for the...
first thank for taking the time to look at my topic. Second im new to the wonderful world of Chickens. We had one show at the backdoor. Over the past few day watching my 3 yo son laugh at the chickens antics made me realize i have a new...
