We're getting our first three pullets this afternoon: an Ameraucana, a Wyandotte, and an Australorp. They've been raised together so far, so should get along (fingers crossed!). We built our own coop and run in our open backyard. Pics to come, I hope. Any burning tips for a couple of Midwestern newbies?
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its a feed scooper it cant be perfect but over all when every thing is said an done i love mine its great its starting to show a little wear an tear but its to be expected i have had it for 4...
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