Posts by cobrien

Quote:Originally Posted by FlaRocky Here is an ideal for you. Check the AKC&UKC kennel club web sites. They have breed rescue resources for most states. You can contact them and ask lots of questions about the breed you want....

The "old ladies":-Phyllis (buff polish)-Simone (silkie)The "turkeys":-Big Bad Betty (BA. alpha hen, loudmouth)-Miss Halle Berry (BA)-Vera  (BA and supermodel)-Olivia (Marans, aka "the joker" due to...

Have you talked to your neighbors?  I have a loud hen and that's what I did.  I was worried about the response but turns out she wasn't bothering anyone (except us, as the coop is 30' from my bedroom).  Asking directly...

in the electrical section of any hardware store.  get outdoor rated UV resistant ones.

the first time you let them out, do it 1/2 to 1 hour or so before they typically go to roost in the coop, and stay with them to make sure they don't go too far and they make it back to the coop.  Once you see them do this you can be...

don't panic!they will get used to the sound of the rain on the roof.  mine were also scared at first. it didn't take long.most people let their chickens choose whether or not they want to get wet. most chickens choose to get wet...

I'm no expert on this, but I would worry about any heater that could get a major dust build up that is not easily cleanable like a light bulb.  The 2 heaters you listed would get filled with dust and I think that could become a fire...

I got 4 laughs out of this one post! thanks! sorry i have no idea what will happen with the stubble but i'd go for it.  poopy butts - not romantic. stubble - no biggie .

mine are bad fliers and i was too lazy to build a ramp - I put an upside down milk crate as a step that they can hop onto and then it's a shorter jump to the roost.

Quote:Originally Posted by cravenchx Am I the only one who uses coffee groundsin the compost?I use my coffee grounds I generate from home in the compost bin, and occasionally bring home big batches of coffee grounds form work (we...