I am getting a new coop in a few days. It isn’t painted and I know that the outside will need painting but I don’t know if I should paint the inside? Seems like painting the inside will make cleaning easier but I don’t know if it’s safe for chickens. Weather they would peck at the paint and get...
I found a coop that’s 8x10. It is going to be delivered in the next day or two. It isn’t painted so I would like to know if it’s a good idea to paint the inside as well as the outside? If yes what paint is best?
Hello! I live in North Ridgeville, Ohio. That's west of Cleveland in the NE. I'm a new chicken owner and I am really enjoying it. I can't wait till my chickens start laying.
Hello! I enjoyed raising the fuzzy little chicks. It did turn out to be a lot of work, but I am happy to say I did not loose any. That would have broke my heart. My daughter sent me a picture of the first egg. It came from the Sapphire Jewel. I was as excited about it as she was! I think soon my...
Hello! Yes I have been thinking about seeing if I can find something else on Craig's list or maybe Facebook. Then keep the Omlet for a bully or a sick chicken. I just hate that I dished out so much money for a coop that isn't turning out to be so great.
I wish I would have looked around more when buying a coop. What sold me on Omlet was the fact that they were so easy to clean and weren't suppose to harbor any bugs. All that sounded wonderful. I didn't want a big flock so it all seemed like the perfect coop. Now that I have read more articles...
Hello fellow chicken lovers! I live in NE Ohio. My story begins with my brother bringing me fresh eggs from a guy at work. I love cracking those eggs and seeing that yellow/ orange yolk. I didn’t want grocery store eggs again. This year I ordered day old chickens from Meyers Hatchery and picked...
I saw on Amazon you can buy a brooding mat that heats up when a chick is on it. Also will keep eggs from freezing. I plan on trying it out in my omlet pro this winter