Recent content by Bird-isthe-word

This is some very good advice. I was very diligent in getting all my chickens, Icelandic, out of a tree in a swamp and back into the coop. I cut feathers, etc to try to discourage flying. One night they were all up in the tree and I didn't feel good so I didn't walk into the swamp to shake them...

I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post your coop and the details involved. From your step by step directions I was able to build a coop much like this.(well, I'm almost done.....someday soon) It is a great design and very sturdy. I am from Minnesota so will be insulating...

I wash and refrigerate mine. Why? Because I grew up with store eggs and don't know any better. I have finally just decided it is OK to have eggs in a coop more then a couple of hours. After reading the posts it seems like a preference and both work. I plan on slowly stepping away from the sink...

4/29/12 08:00am

Kinsey 228, Thanks for the post! Also, I see you are a Veteran, thank you for your service!

Thanks for the message! Very good point, chicks would be a fun experience, and would also help if my husband drags his feet building the coop!! Plus I really do want nice, friendly chickens. Is this a good time to start chicks? I just don't want to only start getting eggs when the weather...

Good Morning! My name is Jackie and I live in Brainerd MN. I am looking into getting about 3 chickens to have for eggs and pets. Right now I have tasked my husband with building a coop, from a design I found on this site (Thank you!) I am going to an auction Sat, and if not there, will soon...