Recent content by Missy35

Thank you SO much TexasMomof5! I'm fixing to look at the videos now.

What we thought about doing was a good amount of windows probably 2 on each wall (our roof is going to be ventilated also) and making them be able to shut if it gets extremely cold in winter. We live in southern NC so we have humid summers and winters are unpredictable. What do you think?

We of course will have it predator proof, well ventilated, plenty of roost space and a super large run n etc. I was meaning anything extra that you find convenient or nice to have. Sorry if I wasn't clear. But thank you for your very informative post. I really appreciate it! TexasMomof5...

I will. Thank you for telling me about it!

Ok 3 dumb questions. #1. With the automatic door opener I take it that it doesn't close on its own? Dumb question #2. Will the chickens go into the coop on their own eventually or do I put them in? Dumb question #3. Electricity so you can see and/or put in brooder lamps? Y'all are...

We are in the process of building a 8x12 chicken coop. We have the floor finished and walls framed up. We went big I know. We have 20 baby chickens. They are 4 weeks old and still in the large brooder box. I was wanting y'all's professional opinion on any coop "must haves", recommend number of...

Thank y'all so much. This has to be the friendliest group ever! I feel so welcome.

Y'all are so welcoming. Thank you! Gander007 do I need to offer grit with the egg?

Thank you. I will find it. I'm trying to get use to the site. I'm in southern North Carolina. We are building a coop tomorrow so I have have been looking at all the wonderful pics on here. It's truly an awesome website!

Hello all. I am new to chickening. I'm excited and in love with my 3 week old babies. Any advice, tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!