Posts by speedy2020

How fast Coronation Sussex grow compare to Delaware, New Hampshire, and Black Copper Marans?

Quote:Originally Posted by Lotsapaints I like my Delawares they are ready to butcher @ 18 to 20 weeks and the hens lay lots of eggs. I'm trying Delaware X New Hampshire crosses now and I have meat crosses from another breeder that...

I would go with dual purpose chicken like RIR, Barred Rock, Delaware, Sussex, etc..   There is no need to butch them all at once.   If you want shorter waiting time, free range seems to get more popular.

Quote:Originally Posted by tandc93 Thanks!  I just hopped over and ordered it via kindle!  I know what I'm going to be reading tonight while Dh is off hunting.  Is there any harm in trying to leave some?  I mean,...

Quote:Originally Posted by Tdub4chiks Quote:Originally Posted by speedy2020 I built my with shipping box that has 3/4" plywood.   The box was support by 3 piles of cement block 22' off ground to prevent wood...

I built my with shipping box that has 3/4" plywood.   The box was support by 3 piles of cement block 22' off ground to prevent wood decay.  The chicken hide underneath the coop when rain, snow,  or cool shade...

Quote:Originally Posted by tammyd57 Quote:Originally Posted by speedy2020 I cut 2 piece templates that allow me to use 2x2, 2x4, or 4x2 configuration.  It requires little work, but give me the...

I would think the heavy duty hardware plastic cloth don't last.  It becomes brittle after couple seasons in the sun.  I would stick with metal hardware cloth and not dealing with the repair or replace every couple year.

Quote:Originally Posted by gsim Re: Plans for Nesting BoxesFor those on a budget, here is one way to make easilly-cleaned and durable nests.  Just take a length of scap plywood or a 1 x 6 board, say a salvaged decking plank. (...

It part of learning through life so the cost is cheap.  If you want to save money, use shipping box.   The big box very easy assemble and disassemble.  It hold together by long bolt.