No I learned the other day it is not water tight, what do you think would be the best way to fix that? Shingles? Metal?
how much can you get for organic free range eggs ? a dozen ? $6-$8 ?
6-8 Seems high, but maybe there is more demand where you are, out here is see 3-5.
Here they...
TY Bruce that is great find.
After considerable looking I finally found a coop project that I think can help give ideas https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/steadfasts-chicken-coop. Not sure I want to do a run that large, but maybe on a smaller scale.
Yes it is a bit small, they do free range all day, I will have to expand the coop, maybe on the right side eventually?
I can get cold here Shenandoah mountains in VA.
Thanks !
Some better pictures, hopefully this helps. My plan is to take the left side and attach a nesting box to it. Maybe hardware cloth underneath and expend a small run with hanging food and water? Any other suggestions please let me know.
We are in the "winter" area of VA, so would you suggest plywood on the sides and back? What type of materiel to extend the roof?
I was thinking of enclosing the area under the coop as well, for food and water, making a mini run, use hardware cloth? But yes they will be free ranging most of...
Hi Guys, bought this coop off craigslist for 75 bucks. Obviously nothing fancy, needs some improvement so I was wondering if you guys could give some opinions on the important improvements to make. The pictures doesnt show the ramp or roast. There is only one nesting box on the inside of the...