I think people who dislike chickens, hear only about the commercially kept, or have driven past, one of those buildings. Everyone knows how they smell!
I have kept flocks, on and off since the 70s. All my layers are considered pets. I could never eat them. If I want a meat bird, I buy them...
This is one of those projects, that started out simple, and grew more elaborate. My husband and brother-in-law designed and built this coop in a week. It's more than I asked for, and I love it.
It's 8X10 raised floor, totally inclosed, and vented. There's an egg laying box in the back, where...