Reviews by MROO

I can't wait to see how this all develops! I had a cat who used to write letters to a little friend in our local cancer ward, so I'm particularly fond of animal-told, "real life" adventures. Good luck with your babies. I can't wait!

Title says it all. This one's a Must Read!

Great article! Informative and easy-to-read. It covers the basics of parasites well - from identification to treatment and prevention. Very nicely done. Thanks!

This is a beautiful coop and run set-up. Very nicely done. A few interior pics and some dimensions or other details to help someone replicate it would be a real plus.

What a great idea! I definitely think the fan is a good plan, if only to avoid having "instant roast chicken" this summer. When you build your run, be sure to use hardware cloth instead of chicken wire, though. Chicken wire only keeps chickens in. It does NOT keep predators out!
I really like the idea of a converted greenhouse. Please post pics when you can. I can't wait to see them!

Nice coop! I really like the split interior, with a "people side" as well as a large space for your birds. Once this all weathers to match, it's going to be a beautiful building!

It's amazing how quickly they worm their way into our hearts. And how much we can miss them when they're gone!

Not a bad start. You may want to clarify the note about hosing out the coop. Hosing in winter can be dangerous, as it adds a lot of extra moisture that may not dry out well in the colder weather. Cold + moisture makes frostbite ... and that can be awful!

This is wonderful information. Please PLEASE do an article with the specifics on how to build the box.

Not really an article, but a nice flock picture.

And the best part is ... you've probably got everything you need already hanging around the house, the barn, the garage or the coop!

This is a great idea and your pictorial is a great way to show it off. There are lots of tips on building for warmer areas - and good ideas for "coop-scaping" with vines and trees.
We did a similar thing with our playhouse, but without the swingset run. Instead, we took out the kiddie swings and are waiting on Spring to build a garden bench swing so we can watch more chicken-TV. There are so many things you can do when you take over the kids' playhouse and make it yours!

This is a beautifully designed and well thought out coop. I would love to see some plans and diagrams, especially for placement and attachment of the center support pole. I LOVE this coop!

Thank you for this. It's really hard to find good info on how to deal positively with an aggressive rooster. Most advice begins and ends with, "Off with his head!" While that is always an option, it's not always the best one ... for anyone, including (and especially) the roo! I currently have nine roosters, with six in a bachelor coop and run. While most have needed a lesson or two along the way, there is only one that even needs a reminder, these days - and that usually involves simply glaring at him and stomping once in his direction. For now, at least, we have peace!

The pictures in this article are great, especially the ones showing the progressive healing. A few pointers on prevention or cause would be very helpful to people who are just beginning winter-chicken-keeping.

Great info, here. Lots of solid information with personal experiences included. Nicely done.

This is a really nice set-up - great use of an existing structure, temporary or not! What a great idea to build in pre-fab panels so you can move it next year. Now THAT'S thinking ahead!