This spring I am planning to get my first chicks. I am planning for 4 total, but can have up to 6 (hens only, no roosters allowed). In doing research for best breeds and characteristics that I prefer, I have narrowed down the list to a handful of ones I might want (Easter Eggers, Plymouth...
Wow, that is fantastic, thank you so much for the link. I wish I saw it earlier as I like this concept a lot better than a lamp. I have already started gathering materials to make a MHP and plan to build it this weekend. I will leave the heat lamp above the cage (turned off) as an emergency...
Hello. After reading what seems like endless numbers of posts (thanks everyone for all your knowledge), I am finally posting on here for feedback. Sorry in advance for the longer post... I have set up my brooder in anticipation of getting chicks in the near future. I am hoping I have...
Hello. I've been reading and researching a lot on this site in anticipation of getting chickens this spring. We are allowed to have up to 6 chickens in my area, but I think we are going to start with 4 and leave room for expansion later if we decide to.
Right now I am still in research and...