Welcome to BYC.I live in Staunton Va and good Luck.I've had chickens almost 2 yrs and I've learned alot here.It is a good site and alot of knowledgeable people.
I wouldn't throw table scraps in my coop.I feel that This would bring in rodents and also when they scratch around in their bedding it will also put small parts of table scraps into the bedding making a possibility of rottage and then possible unwanted insects.If you have a run that is where I'd...
This will make a good coop.Check out the breeds post at the home page and it will give you some idea on what breed to look for.I suggest jacking the building off of the ground about a foot give or take.Level the ground completely around the building under the walls.Scratch the ground the outside...
I have been away for 2 weeks at a time and when I get back home They recognize Me.I read where a man had given his chickens away and was away from them quite a long time.He went to see them one day and when they heard his voice they came running to him.I'd say they do.
I like the way that you can do the pictures.I could never get that on the old site.What I really like is that I can ask alot of questions on things that I'm not sure about a feel like I'm a dummy .By no means am I dumb but it is a relief knowing that I am learning something I like doing with...
Thanks,I've had BYC for about 1 1/2 years and that was my first posting of a picture.I enjoy seeing other peoples chickens and coops and Now I can show mine.Sometimes it's the simple things that make us happy.I guess simple things for simple minds.
This was my daughters playhouse.I have had to do alot of work to get it where it is here.It is 8'x8' with a 4' porch.(bottom picture)Top picture is what I Plan on making entire coop look like.Approx90% of it is done with salvaged mat.I plan on keeping update as I go.
This is my first post since we got new adjustments.I hope it turns out good.I'm slowly getting started.This lovely BSL is Blondie.She is a good layer and tends to her own business.
That is Roo beside her.He is a gentleman.He won't start eating treats until his 7 ladies start eating first.This...