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Thank you for both bits of info! I'm still rather new at this- started last may with my first bunch and decided to add 4 more now that the others a all grown and I see the space available in the coop/roosting bar. So you think the darker one is a faverolle as well? Are there toe number...

I did the same thing! Every little storm we had I shoveled, but it was easier in the end! No mud- thats what the tarp was for. I kept the snow cleared from the walls and when it melted none when in the run.

I ordered 4 chicks from a hatchery and they sent me 5. We were excited- but the first day we had a baby chick drown in the waterer. So we are back down to 4. We ordered 2 Salmon Faverolles and 2 Americanas. Sadly, it was one of the Faverolles we lost. So could you tell us what our BOGO chick...

I don't think the picture can do justice to the amount of snow there is. It doesn't look bad because I keep the run roof cleared as well as a good few feet on all sides so when we get melting, it doesn't flood all into the run at once. But there are several feet there

Taking eagleeyeice's comment to heart- my husband built a brace down the middle of the roof- it doubles as a perch with some lower braces made just for the lady's to play on. Good thing!!!!! The worst winter ever with feet (plural) of snow on the ground. I've been diligent about knocking the...

Thanks for those catches and feedback. I have updated those. I will look into the scrolling thing :) You rock

Great posts. Thank you both. I never even thought of that, I suppose it would be easy enough to get certified (i *think*?) but I definitely won't make $5,000 in a year. I did ask around (local farmers etc.) and they thought, like me, that with such a small flock and all, that I was good. I...

Thank you for this feedback. I agree completely. Once I figure out how, I will change this :)

I've fallen behind on this thread! Sorry about that guys! I really really appreciate the feedback! I'm making some corrections at this very moment for the things you caught. The waddle VS wattle thing really gave me a chuckle. DUH! hahaha I see it now that it's pointed out to me, completely...

Thank you for your feedback!! And for the link- that's a wonderful idea to add. :) I really appreciate it

Or people who just want to help out :D I just posted my webpage. It's meant for my small local community/village. I am not tell anyone about it until all the kinks have been worked out. I was hoping for some test webpage surfers to find those kinks! Could you scour the page and let me know...

That is a great question. I had planned on sweeping it off onto the right side (the left will be shoveled, thats where we walk) we get a lot of snow up here too... I was planning on clearing it in intervals kind of like I do the cars. Maybe I should stick a 2X2 in the middle for an added...

Looks great! I have opened up one of my sides again. I hope it was a good choice on sides, lol. My luck is it will be the windiest. They are happier being able to see out again.

Yours looks really great! And your rooster is funny! So handsome :) I know what you mean about them not trusting, I can tell they don't me right now. I did not leave an end open, but none of it is really sealed tight either. The tarp for example has plenty of space between each nail holding it...

I have enclosed the run with thick plastic and I am going to the tarp up later over the roof: None of it is "airtight" and it's not meant to keep out the cold, just the "wet". My concern is my roosters sanity. He is rather upset that he can't see outside anymore. Will he get over it? or...