Articles by feathermaid

The overall size is 3’ wide by 18’ long by 6’ tall. The coop itself is 3’x 6’x 4’ and raised 19” off the ground. Made to house 3-6 chickens. My coop building adventure begins here in the Pacific Northwest, a few miles west of Portland, Oregon. Many years ago I owned horses and rented a...

I love this method of raising chicks. It has worked so well for my last two small broods, and those babies have grown up happy, healthy and well-adjusted members of the flock. This version is probably most modeled after aart 's Pseudo Brooder Heater ‘Plate’ but I was originally completely...

.. I'm always updating and adding more links as I find good information... most links are from right here on BYC. But I've highlighted the ones that lead to other websites in dark green. RAISING CHICKS The Essential Beginners Guide to Backyard Chickens Brooding Chicks: The First 6...