I've been raising layer hens for several years now. I have Leghorns,Orpingtons, and Barred Rocks. About 30 hens in all. I wanted some colored eggs, so I ordered a dozen auracanas, may be miss spelled. These new birds are about 3 months old, and they are still sleeping on the ground. I put a few...
I'm a total nubie here, so sorry if this question is asked alot, didn't know how to search for it.
I finished my coop and run last weekend. went and got 10 Black Australorps 15 months old.Averaging 8 eggs a day!
How long should I keep them confined before it will be safe to start...
Oh yeah, Keith is my Hero,lol. We started out together. He used to be on East. We are located in the Curve Community.Have you not been through our Haunted Trail?
My coop is about 70% complete. I have located 8 Buff Orpington pullets 6 months old, Alex Wilson. I'll be taking delivery as soon as completion. Hopefully within a week or two.
And I am the fire chief at East Lauderdale Fire Department. You may have been through our Haunted trail.
I probably...
Thanks for posting. I love your plan.I hpoe you don't mind me copying and making a few changes. My run is 16 ft long, and I left off the top laying boxes.What do you think the maximum occupancy should be, and would you do anything differently?