Welcome! I am in Centereach.....backyard chickens are becoming more and more popular out here! I got my chicks from Makanajian Farms in Elwood, but he wouldn't/couldn't say what breed they were, we picked two of each color. It was a very long wait for eggs, but read up before introducing chicks...
congrats on the fox catch
congrats on the vet tech career
and omg I love the railings for the roosts! I will be searching on garbage night for a pair just like yours! I have heard they will all fight for the top perch is this true?
Caleb apparently you have homing chickens lol
Home depot in Selden had 25 feet of 48 inch hardware cloth for $55. that roll on craigs list looks like 50 feet easy, probably more.
Keep your chin up on being out of work. Two of my favorite sayings: Remember, when one door closes another opens, or, everything I lose leaves room for...
I live in Centereach (Suffolk) exit 62 on LIE. I don't mind driving in to Nassau for a Central get together spot if that helps us include more people. And quilting is as hard or as easy as you want to make it. If you are really interested, check out your library sometimes they offer classes or...
Any Long Islanders interested in a chicken-keeper get together? I think I've counted 5 of us here on this thread....and Queens and Staten Island can join in too of course, that might not be too far to drive on a weeknight.
I can quilt but I don't right now. I wouldn't mind quilting and...
Suzanne,
my bro in law is helping me build my coop, and he wondered if it would be too drafty with paneling instead of plywood for the interior walls. What do you think? What kind of insulation is in your walls? Does that window open?
Thanks so much, Jocelyn
Hi Suzanne! I live in Centereach, and would love to make some chicken raising friends! I am just getting started here, we picked up our chicks Tuesday, and will begin the coop Sunday.
Shout out to all: I would love some advice on what you have found to be the key features in our coop. I've...