We have (3) Barred Rock, and (3) Black Star pullets, 24 weeks old. They were fetched up on Purina Organic Grower, and are now on Purina Organic Layer ration (always available), and some fresh veg. in the morning, when the coop is opened up. They occasionally get a tetherball-style cabbage, or...
Wow.
Anyone who hasn't read azygous' "raise 'em outdoors" article - should bloody-well do it. I wish I'd seen this a month ago. This is our first batch (6), and I don't have a coop/run ready yet, but this sure looks like the way to go. Closer to the natural order of things.
Well-written...
I'm putting together a small, shed-roofed coop, and an 8' x 16' run for my first 6 chicks (should be here next week or so). Platform is done, and I'm looking for some used RV, or shed windows, so I can frame them up into the walls. I've got most of my materials sourced, and am now considering...
Ordered the gals this morning, and built my peep box. Got 2 Plymouth Rocks, 2 Black Stars, and 2 Rhodebars to pick up in a couple weeks (Lancaster).
Gathering coop materials, and getting anxious!
We just want 'em for pets, and organic eggs. We've been considering it off and on for years, but there is an upcoming Q&A session on the subject being presented by a Purina rep. at a local feed store, so the Wife and I are going to check it out Friday, after work. We will hopefully get some...
Hi All
Noob checking in from Schuylkill County (Tamaqua).
We're considering setting up for 6 hens, and looking for local connections for gear, and birds, if anyone knows of any.
The Wife and I are considering fetching up some laying hens, and this looks like a good place to learn some tricks of the trade.
Looking forward to figuring out the details, with some experienced help!