Recent content by Circejane

  1. Circejane

    cold climate coop advice

    My DH and I are new to chickens, too, and are having the same discussion about tractor vs. stationary coop. He wants movable, I want a chicken Fort Knox. Decision is still up in the air as we do research. In addition to the other links provided, I found some helpful info on this blog...
  2. Circejane

    Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

    Greetings from the Traverse City area! The DH and I moved to Leelanau County (the closest place to Paradise I can imagine) last summer, and this summer I've convinced him to let us get a couple of chickens. A work friend has a hobby farm with some extra ISA Brown pullets that will be lay-ready...
  3. Circejane

    Rubbermaid Storage Shed as Coop

    That looks great.
  4. Circejane

    Snaplock coop vs. converting resin shed?

    ZOMG! Anyone else? This is awesome! Back to the original post, DH has now taken up the challenge of building a coop, so the shed/Snaplock issue is on hold. 4 The Birds, that's exactly what I'm looking for, although DH is thinking A-frame. Thanks for the pics and info! As a side note, I...
  5. Circejane

    Snaplock coop vs. converting resin shed?

    OMG Tegan, hi!!!!!!!! Big hugs! :D.
  6. Circejane

    Combining pullets from two different flocks?

    This will be my first foray into chickens. I'm getting 2-3 Isa Brown pullets from a friend (they're 8 weeks old now), but was thinking to add several showier birds to the flock as well. I know that adding birds later can be problematic (although when these stop laying in future years, they...
  7. Circejane

    Snaplock coop vs. converting resin shed?

    Greetings! Long-time lurker, now a new member. I've wanted backyard chickens for years, and the hubby is amenable. A friend has some extra Isa Brown pullets from his flock replenishment, and has offered me several. These will be my first chickens, but I know that I will add more later (or...
  8. Circejane

    Back Yard Chicken Coops

    Cute! Does it seem like it could withstand cold weather? It certainly looks well ventilated and great for summer, but I'm wondering how weatherproof it is. Mypetchicken states that it's good for northern climes. I'm looking for a smallish coop that can withstand northern MI winters. Thanks!
  9. Circejane

    Rubbermaid Storage Shed as Coop

    I'm also coming to the conclusion that converting a resin shed is the way to go, and I'm wondering how to properly ventilate the shed/coop without making it too drafty for our northern MI winters. I'm handy but have very little experience with any power tools other than a drill and a staple...
See more
Back
Top Bottom