Recent content by Hens From Aus

  1. Hens From Aus

    G'day from Australia! First Coop in the making.

    Nice work Kelly, make sure you show us some pics when it's done! I did the fence too. First time doing that, it wasn't as difficult as expected, but took about 2 days to do on my own. I used posts in concrete 600mm deep, and notched out the back of the posts with a saw so the rails just fell in...
  2. Hens From Aus

    G'day from Australia! First Coop in the making.

    Found some pics of the door, and the plywood if anyone was interested!
  3. Hens From Aus

    G'day from Australia! First Coop in the making.

    Well! Its been too long since I last posted about the coop. It consumed me for so long that I forgot to update the forum! So, here is is in all its glory, with chickens and eggs! Welcome Dave and Barry (Isa Browns) and Lulu, Goose, Gemima and Shaniqua (silkies) to the family. Theres a step...
  4. Hens From Aus

    Please help identify Burger!

    He was unsure if it was still laying, possibly, but unconfirmed. I might sneak over and find out!
  5. Hens From Aus

    Please help identify Burger!

    My good friend has just moved into a share house and they have a pet chicken called burger. Anyway, no idea of the bread, but I am interested to know if anyone can identify it? The only useful information I can provide is that it's in Australia, the beak and face is red, and it has yellow...
  6. Hens From Aus

    Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

    Nice work! What a great feeling (for you and for her!!!)
  7. Hens From Aus

    Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

    Hey Guys! Just found this Australian thread and have spent a very long time looking over it. Heaps of great input and ideas to take on! I've just got my first chooks last Friday. I got 2 Isa Browns (highline) and 4 silkies. We have had them confined to the coop so they get used to their...
  8. Hens From Aus

    HELP: Emergency chicken safe haven, does it exist?

    So I just rescued two of my neighbours Isa browns from a very large german shepherd. He had managed to barge his way through the neighbours colorbond fence and into the fenced off chicken area. I got out there after hearing the sounds of distressed chickens, one was fine, the other had blood...
  9. Hens From Aus

    Starting my new coop! Input welcome!

    Looks FANTASTIC. well done, i'm very jealous!
  10. Hens From Aus

    G'day from Australia! First Coop in the making.

    So a quick update today. Just got home from work and managed to get a coat of paint on the frame. We're expecting rain tomorrow afternoon, so i'll wait until the week starts to get another coat on and continue with construction. Thoughts and feedback encouraged!
  11. Hens From Aus

    G'day from Australia! First Coop in the making.

    Gday, Long time reader, first time user. I've just bought my first house here down under, and i've started building my first ridgy didge chicken coop! Its coming along well, and I have gained alot of knowledge and you-beaut ideas from all you fair dinkum people here on BYC. I based the...
See more
Back
Top Bottom