BackYard Chickens - Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance - Recent Changes

Don't laugh :P My chickens are very happy and it will get better

StephieSky — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:08:13 +0000

" Well, to start with I was planning on getting a dog when I ended up getting chickens..."

To floor or not to floor

RJSchaefer — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:17:32 +0000

" We're building a chicken tractor tomorrow. In 10 days, 20 more meaties and 8 turkeys..."

Input needed.... run advice

hthompson — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:48:39 +0000

" So I am building my own run and coop. I want to build my run first because my girls..."

What do u think these great finds cost us?

Angelak — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:01:24 +0000

"[IMG][IMG] Keep in mind the first one is aprox 7 1/2 ft wide x 12 ft long,2nd one is..."

Help with Coop Design

jpruett86 — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:02:52 +0000

" So I'm in the process of designing our coop and run. I'm still trying to finalize..."

Alternative (old school) bacteria killers. Has anyone tried one to clean the coop?

Kernel Cluck — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:18 +0000

" Well... its spring time, so its coop cleaning time. I have read many threads on..."

Constructing a Garden Coop - First coop!

Calomel — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:55:40 +0000

" We've been working very hard on the coop in the backyard, and it is almost finished...."

Roost for variety of chickens (big and small)

Star Flock — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:24 +0000

" I have done tons of searching on here and found very useful information. Still, I..."

What kind of chick did I get?

Marvelisticme — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:03:35 +0000

" I recently bought 6 chicks, to start our own egg production :) What I thought I was..."

Show me your hatch latch!

Maligator — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:42 +0000

" Hello BYC! I am looking for ideas on a hatch door latch/lock for my coop. I rigged..."

Dog crate temporary "coop" for new chickens -- advice, feedback?

EMcD — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:10:12 +0000

" We have 3 hens just over a year old, and 3 nearly 12 week old pullets. We need to get..."

Attaching chicken wire to new run

homeschoolmom3 — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:54 +0000

" Good morning! We have been building a new run for our 16 wk old hens and are to the..."

New Coop and Run - need evaluation and suggestions!

AgentCheese — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:17 +0000

" Good morning folks! We just moved our 12 6 week old chicks out to the coop and..."

We are building our first coop...check it out!

vigirlstef — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:50:03 +0000

" We are building our coop mostly out of pallets. I work at a truck stop and was able..."

My new chicken tractor

bailey43 — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:21:56 +0000

" . Hello everyone..."

Sand price???

hilari221 — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:46:05 +0000

"Finally found a place to get sand for the run and coop. 3 ton for $100, delivered. ..."

our coop! what do you think?!

jmod86 — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:27:44 +0000

"[IMG] First timer here! We converted an old playhouse into our coop for 8 hens. It has..."

Will my chickens tear up my backyard?

MizzPeabodyIV — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:48:22 +0000

"Wasn't sure where to post this, sorry if this is the wrong spot. I purchased three..."

HOW FAR APART FOR THE STRIPS ON A CHICKEN PLANK?

Fawn and Fam — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:49:47 +0000

" My hubby is outside right now building the chicken plank. We have EE's. Could you..."

Ideas for top of chicken run?

Brandon L — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:43 +0000

" Hello all. I am in the finishing stages of my chicken run, and need ideas for..."

I just want "vent" for a second!

nbenevento — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:22 +0000

"I read and research about chickens every day and I enjoy my flock very much. It's is..."

I got a new coop!

Chido — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:07:22 +0000

" http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/resin-chicken-coop I finally got a new coop...."

Building Permits

GreenBabe5 — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:57:52 +0000

" So Chickens are legal where I live but a lot of don't tell going on. Anyway to avoid..."

Building my pallet coop

Jeremy128 — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:50:09 +0000

"I've been working on my coop and made pretty good progress! The chickens have been in..."

Advice needed about predators & chicken coops

bls5049 — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:13:27 +0000

" We have a chain link fenced in yard for my niece and nephew to play in, and its where..."

Changed nesting boxes

jgarreth — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:33:24 +0000

" I took my old nesting boxes out because my girls were sleeping/pooping in them. They..."

Chickens won't sleep in chicken tractor

polishserb — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:30:51 +0000

"Built a new chicken tractor and pit chicks in two days ago. They will not sleep in the..."

Build or buy egg incubator

Ga Boy — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:45:34 +0000

"Not sure which is best for the money?"

Another Hay Question

bobchell — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:51:51 +0000

" Hi Everyone, We have had our chickens since January (3 RIR's) and have been..."

Smaller than a breadbox coop

Bama1 — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:53 +0000

"Yes, it really is a bread box. The back side is cut out for their access to lay eggs...."

mixing chickens

colbees — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:36 +0000

" Hi everyone i have 4 ameracauna hens and a rooster, i would like to get a silkie hen...."

My pallet coop - just finished!

clhedges — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:42:14 +0000

" Hi all - This is my first post. I have learned a lot in the one month I have been a..."