Hi everyone. After thinking about it off and on for years I decided to take the plunge and get some chickens. I asked my 8 YR old son one night if we got some chickens, would he take care of them and he could have the money from the eggs. He said "he would." I said "as soon as he stops taking care of them, guess whats for supper" ( he knew I was kidding)
So its done, The next week we went to Rural King And got 4 Golden Laced Wyandottes and 4 Barred Rock chicks. ( 4 more Buff Orpingtons are planned for next week when they come in). After searching around for chicken coop ideas I have a good idea of what I want to build.
I am in construction, A mason tender (hod Carrier) and I have access to dumpsters and plenty of scrap lumber. I have finally scavenged enough, I think, to build a 6'x12 coop. I paid $30 for a piece of vinyl flooring that size and $10 for 2 windows and a piece of glass 2' square. ( made my own frame and broke one window). I plan on framing it up in garage today ( its cold outside but warm in garage) and then take the walls down and reassemble on site.
Anyway I am done rambling. Looking forward to all the knowledge here. Time to get to work......
So its done, The next week we went to Rural King And got 4 Golden Laced Wyandottes and 4 Barred Rock chicks. ( 4 more Buff Orpingtons are planned for next week when they come in). After searching around for chicken coop ideas I have a good idea of what I want to build.
I am in construction, A mason tender (hod Carrier) and I have access to dumpsters and plenty of scrap lumber. I have finally scavenged enough, I think, to build a 6'x12 coop. I paid $30 for a piece of vinyl flooring that size and $10 for 2 windows and a piece of glass 2' square. ( made my own frame and broke one window). I plan on framing it up in garage today ( its cold outside but warm in garage) and then take the walls down and reassemble on site.
Anyway I am done rambling. Looking forward to all the knowledge here. Time to get to work......
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