Recent content by joelster666

Hello all, I'm a first timer and our 6 layers were killed by a Fox a few days ago. What is the best live trap to use to catch these buggers? Do u peeps have any DIY methods of trap building? Any knowledge, advice, or feedback would be appreciated!

Hi all, I am a newbie at this living in northern MN. I am building a 6x6 coop and am getting ready to insulate.I will of course have vents at the top, but was wondering about what type, R value insulation to use. Winters get down to -40 to -50f up here so I don't want to under insulate. Any...

Hi all, this forum is so awesome,I've learned so much. My question is can I have meat chickens in a fenced in area, without a chicken tractor? I live in Northern Mn so it's pretty cold,last frost is in May. Room is not an issue, but I don't feel like building a whole shelter for them. Any ideas...

Thanks for the advice! If they peck each other I can just build another tractor.

Newbie here in northern MN. I built a 6x6 coop for our layers (prob go with 8 Rhode Island Reds, pick up in a few weeks) and was wondering if I can keep approx 10 meat chickens in a chicken all summer.I know that's not enough room for both the layers and the newest chickens in the coop. Is...

Hi all. I'm converting a 6'x6'shed into a chicken coop. Our winters get to -40f (live north of Duluth MN...brrr) I have no idea what I'm doing, but determined to get approx. 6-8 layers in the shed. Do any of you have any pointers regarding heating, ventilation, or layout? Any feedback would be...