Recent content by emberspapa

I think you are on the right track for the placement for your coop, but would like to mention that you might also consider wind direction and close neighbors are a big factor also.

Thank you for sharing....this is information I needed to know.

Thank you all so much for your advice. I'd never heard of this rooster deal before either.I didn't want a rooster because my wife didn't want to hear him crowing every morning at dark thirty if you can believe that!

I have 5 little hens that are 5 months old now, but I don't have a rooster. I am primarily interested in egg production and didn't think I need a rooster for my hens to be productive layers. I was recently told by an old timer that having a rooster would cause them to lay more eggs. Is this...

Thank you.......my chicks are 4 months old now,,,,and I will need a larger feeder...love your idea..I think it's great!