I Started building my new Chick Brooder a couple weeks ago. The Brooder is 69" long x 36" wide x 2' tall. I built this using materials, I had already. That is why the length is not a even number. I started out with building the bottom frame using 2 x 4s. I add a top to the frame and then 2...
I started with 5 Buff Orpingtons chicks. I just started to build my coop and run. The coop and run is a lean to style that is 7' x 8'. The coop is 32" x 7' and sits about 30" above the east end of the run. I made this coop and run out of a old softball dugout. The roof, 4x4, and some of...
I bought eggs from a breeder. They were shipped with best care I have ever seen. I had 10 hatch out 24 eggs. I like buying local. No shipping company involved.
I would remove the lid and set it on its side. Make a wood side with vents, windows, pop door. Face this south and you should have the best free coop ever.