Recent content by GraceAndPickles

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    Newbie here

    Hi! I'm new, too - anytime I had a question about my little flock I jumped onto the forums here, so I figured I would finally become a member. Best of luck!
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    Chicken wire vs hardware cloth? Which should I get?

    I agree that hardware cloth would be best - I think it just holds up better, regardless of predator pressure. But, I am curious - will your chooks be locked up in a well-fortified coop at night? I skimped and have chicken wire protecting part of my run (the rest is chain link), but I have...
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    Rotating Roos?

    I appreciate your thoughts! Now, I get to design another coop! I will also point out that I appreciate that your commentary included the "dance" of the rooster. My first fella never danced (even at maturity) and I didn't know enough to realize that was one reason the ladies were not paying him...
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    Rotating Roos?

    Many thanks! I'm putting plans in place for spring (have to save the pennies!), and am getting sold on the idea of two separate little flocks. I think I can pull off building another small coop with its own little run, and then I'll rotate which whole flock gets to go out onto the whole pasture...
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    Rotating Roos?

    Oh that certainly helps, thanks! I think I underestimate the affect that separation will have on their "horniness"! I love that you support "love connections"! Perhaps I will start another thread, but I'll also ask this here: I am switching up my small flock operation a bit and am going to...
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    Rooster rotation?

    Hi! I know I'm resurrecting an older thread, but I was wondering if you tried and how it worked out, Peas. I've thought about doing the same sort of thing (keeping two roos in their own smaller enclosures but rotating them with the girls), but am not sure how it will work out with pecking order...
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    Rotating Roos?

    So I know this thread is ANCIENT, but I was thinking about a similar set-up (having a "bachelor pad" for each roo and letting them take turns free-ranging with the girls). Anyone else out there able to weigh in on the idea? During breeding season each gentleman would entertain 2-3 ladies in his...
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