Posts by Boosier

Once, we figure out how many are roos and how many we cull. THe rest will be my egg layers. Yes, I will sell eggs to family and friends, but not doing it for that reason.  

  Here are some pics of the roosts in my new chicken house. I know that some folks frown upon the dowel rods, but I did a lot of research and in my climate, they seem to be fine. We did buy the biggest rods they sell! Hope my...

Thank you! I asked my man to build me a chicken house, and he totally outdid himself. It's much more than I expected to ever have. I did wonder if we had enough ventilation in it. I will check into a box fan, as you suggested. We...

We are still in the process of building our new 10x20 chicken "Henthouse" It will soon be covered with green and clay colored siding, and will have an attached 20x40 run. I will update the pictures as soon as we do! I love it! My...

Sorry, I failed to mention that the house itself is a 10 x 20.

I have attached quite a few pics of the coop we are building for my 45 chicks. It will soon be covered with tin, and will have an attached 20 x 40 run. Please let me know what your thoughts are. We will be building 3 stacked rows of...

I know this isn't the greatest photo angle, but was hoping someone could tell if this is a roo or not? He is almost three weeks old, and by far one of my favorite chicks out of my 48. He is such a lovebug. Will that...

Thank you! I love these forums. I have learned so much from all of you!  

  I finally got my babies yesterday, I am so in love. I was up twice through the night checking on them, and they were all very content and happy this morning! I will be removing the paper towels and letting them play in the...

The refrigerator box is a fabulous idea!! Thank you so much! I hadn't even thought of that. It would only be a few days, as we are almost done building our chicken house. It is 10x20, so I just plan on partitioning off a good size...