Finally got a pic to upload. We have run inside the barn (I am standing in it when I took this pic) the nest box is on the left out of the pic. We use the Best Nest Box rollaway style. Love it. And this pic shows the roost box. We have since replaced the ladder to it with a ramp. It is 4x8...
We have a run inside the barn where we have rollout nest box from Best Nest Box, a perch in one corner, a couple mirrors, and they go up the ramp to their roost box at night. It is 4x8 with 2 roost bars inside. There are doors on the back for me to open and clean under the roosts each morning...
I have been told eggs should be stored pointy end down to keep the air sac at the top of the egg and intact. But so many people use those skelters that the eggs lay on their side and roll down when one is removed. Does it matter?
Still trying to put together a group to buy New Country Organics feed (they have feed for chickens, ducks, goats, etc..) shipping costs are so much lower if ordered by the pallet. Anyone interested? Email me at [email protected]
I have ordered from New Country Organic. Love the feed. Interested in starting a buying group to be able to order a pallet to save on shipping charges...at least until we can get it in a store somewhere in Indiana.
I am in the process of switching my girls to New Country Organics. Anyone in central/ southern Indiana interested in putting our heads together to have a buying group to get a better price for shipping?
On the 'honey do list' I hope to get soon. I have asked for a screened box for boots to set in the barn next to their indoor coop/run. I want a frame built... large enough for 2 pairs of boots with like 1x1 pieces of wood, a box with a hinged lid. The frame covered with screen. This way...
The battle continues. Finally have the ol man on the right path to get chickens. Now that its time to start putting coop and run together he is back sliding. We will have a coop built inside the barn. (Very old barn...not secure) and an indoor run as well as an outdoor run. The indoor will be...