Posts by Yashar

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Sometimes it's easier if you have and evil fox or raccoon to blame... and get back at him.I feel for you...

I keep some layers and a few roosters in an area with a 6' fence.  When I first restricted them to that area, I had to resort to trimming a few of the girls flight feathers. I don't think I will have to worry about doing that again...

There are certainly certain kinds of wood you don't want to use for bedding. I use cedar for roosting poles. I can't imagine that use having any kind of negative impact. That's what I was meaning when I said  "I'm not aware of...

Quote:Originally Posted by Country Heart You all bring up valid points.  Thanks for the insight.  For my part, I am planning on staying in ignorant bliss until that one faithful day.Sort of like asking the nurses to not...

These shots were taken in the evening as they're getting ready for bed.This group consists of Black Australorps, Black Copper Marans, Jersey Giants, and a few LeghornsMy bet is that they will continue to roost up high even when fully...

I was just using the tree structure as an example of what the heavier breeds I have are capable of navigating so far as pullets. The concern was mainly of an inability of heavier breeds getting into high places, such as a nesting box or...

Quote:Originally Posted by knjinnm I was referring to the entire set-up, some of my girls would have a real challenge hopping from perch to perch to get to a net box that high.Right, sorry 'bout that.I guess I'll let you know if a...

Quote:Originally Posted by knjinnm Very nice but what if you were raising large chickens?I suppose you could cut the hole a little bigger. Notice the 2 nesting boxes in the corner in the last picture. Those have bigger openings,...

I'm really happy at all the great responses and input that this tread has received so far.I wanted to post some pictures of our small barn we converted to a hen house.This is a shot i spliced together from 4 pictures. The front entrance...