Posts by oldchickenlady

For the apron, 2x4 welded wire is fine. I used metal tent stakes from Walmart to stake mine down...cheap and works great. Save yourself the extra work of digging. I used 1x2 welded wire on my hoop style run and it has worked great.

Rocky mountain?

Very good idea to check out all the information about coops, predators, feeding, etc before you get your chickens. 2 chickens will not be enough! Unless you live in an apartment! Definitely check out space requirements for your pen. How...

I just finished my coop yesterday and it looks very much like yours. I recycled some 8 foot long tables for the floor (about 3 ft high with 4x4 legs) then made the front wall 5 ft high and the back wall 4 ft high. I made the back wall in...

Oh Jennifer, I am so sorry you have to deal with this. The wreck and medical issues is bad enough, but to have to deal with such a betrayal from your spouse and friend is just awful! I am praying for you and your family. I am separated...

This looks and sounds fabulous...unfortunately I am on a low carb diet and can't eat much bread (or anything else that is good! Lol).

Move.

They are different. Some may never warm up to you, others you may not be able to walk without tripping over them. Only one of mine ever was not somewhat wary around me. They would eat out of my hand but I couldn't touch them. The one...

Thanks! I won't make it this time , but will keep it in mind for the future! I am going to need some SLW pullets or chicks...

Where is it? Directions?