Reviews by MROO

This is excellent - well thought out and well documented in both text and pictures. The nod to our service people is a wonderful bonus. The only thing I would add/adjust is to replace the chicken wire (poultry fence) with hardware cloth. Chicken wire is twisted, not welded, so it stretches when predators dig at it, opening enough for a raccoon, opossum or small fox to get in. It also tends to rust over time, especially in areas that soak and drain frequently.
All in all, this is e GREAT build! It makes me want a guard shack!

Great article - and GREAT pictures! I particularly love the one of the two new babies peeking out of their box. How lucky you were t get a pair, first time out!
Thanks for reminding everyone that you don't need to start new and high-dollar with your birds. Recycled and reused bargains can be had almost anywhere!

What a great system! It's perfect for nasty Mid-Atlantic winters in the US - and has the added bonus of keeping the water moving in the summer, which should eliminate the mosquito larvae issue. I love it!

This is excellent! A great idea, simple and inexpensive modifications made with readily available materials. I LOVE the plastic canvas idea! I'll be adding that to my own 'bator floor, next hatch.

This is a very helpful article. It not only gives useful, accurate information, but cites the study sources, as well. It's well written and easy-to-read - a real bonus in my opinion! And it doesn't hurt hat the duckling pic is absolutely aDORable! I may eventually have to give in to DD's request for a duck (or two or three or ...,) so this is very useful info to have. Thanks!

I love the start to this story. It makes me want to stick around to see how things develop. I have to say that I'm impressed with the strength of our new farmer. It's a good sign when you can avoid "Chicken Math" on the first purchase!
Cn we see your new babies and watch them grow along with you? We LOVE pictures!

Really good instructions on treating a nasty wound, but totally applicable to most minor ones. The bonus here is an extremely basic first-aid kit list. Well done!

Lots of good info here, including some good references to other info sources. A good article for anyone thinking about keeping a roo.

We've all been there at some point ... learning lessons the hard way. Thank you for documenting some of yours. There are lots of really good pictures, but beyond a lesson in Chicken Math, not much text. Some of the pics are intriguing ...(WOW, That's a big snake!) ... so some text on how you dealt with predator prevention would be very helpful. I'll be hopefully watching for some updates, as this has the potential to be a VERY good article! Thanks!

Please post some pics of your ladies. We LOVE pictures! The list of neat names and little personality blurbs leaves me wanting more!

OhMaGosh! I've wanted guineas forever, and this article just made it worse for me, 'cause I can't! I'm very lucky that my neighbors are rooster-tolerant. I don't think I can stretch them far enough to accept these not-so-little noisemakers, as well. But a gal can dream. In the meantime, I can just keep playing the wonderful call-videos in this article!

Still don't know if I could do it, but it seems straightforward, quick and easy to do.

Whether or not you agree on the Top Ten has no bearing on this article's rating. The pics are so beautiful that they rocket this article directly to "Excellent!"

This is almost as good as DD's text book. Actually it's better ... 'cuz it's portable!

Not much in the way of text, but that's okay, ;cause the pics are really nice. What a pretty Lady!

Thanks for this clear pictorial. It's VERY helpful!

This is a great option for keeping babies warm. Thanks for the clear, easy to follow instructions!

This looks really nice! I especially like the idea of the removable wall on guide pins. It sure makes it easier for one person to move things around! The detail pics are great. If you could, please add a few overall pictures so we can see how the pieces fit into the "big picture." Adding a plug for the book would be nice, too. It sounds like a good resource.
All in all, very nicely done! Thanks for sharing!

That looks pretty sturdy. What company made your kit? And Javelina? You really DID have lots of predators!

This build is beautiful! You've done so many, many things just right that I can't list 'em all. The documentation is wonderful - lots of pictures and clear, easy-to-follow text. You birds are very lucky ... and so are we. Thanks for sharing!

Reviews by MROO

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"Chicken (Guard) Shack" - Hill Country, Texas

My Last Minute Peeper Palace

Non-frost Ever-Flow Waterer

IncuView Incubator Modified

Feeding Ducklings Medicated Feed - The Myths and the Truth

How I started my farm.

Skin Wounds: Healing with Honey and Sugar

Selecting Good Flock Roosters

My First Chicken Coop/Run and How I'm Building a Better, Bigger Coop for New Baby Chick Arrival

My Flock

Raising Guinea fowl 101: A beginners guide to raising Guinea fowl

How to Cull a Chick with Kitchen Sheers (Scissors) for Squeamish People slightly graphic

TOP 10 BEAUTIFUL BREEDS OF CHICKENS!

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Chicken

My Buff orpington Clementine!

The Anatomy Of A Chicken.

Building a Momma Heat Cave for Ducklings

The Ladies Lair

Love this coop!

Our Daisy Coop Build

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