Recent content by N8than

That is a really good point about the worms to help break things down, thanks!

Yes, i plan to make it for full walk in (same as our current one). I currently have a ridge vent, though mice have made a nice home there (and a mess), so i will do gable end vents next. I usually use Zip tape around windows and penetrations to help cut down on wind. Havent noticed a problem...

Yea that makes sense. Im planning that the walls will block a lot and also having a large overhang. Maybe even some gutters to make sure. Thanks!

I like in Upstate NY and I am working on a new design for my coop. My current coop is about 5 years old and I built it quick and on a budget. I used TPO roofing for the floor and it has mostly been great to clean up after, though now I am wondering if I need it. I am in a fairly sandy area...

Thank you so much! I switched from wood shavings (my brother does wood working so they were free) to the sand as i heard a lot of great things about it. It was supposed to dry out nicely, though no such luck. I love it in the nesting boxes. I think the most different cause to my issues is that i...

Good afternoon all! I have received such great information here in the past, so i have another situation id like some advice on. I live in upstate ny (30 min north of Albany) and we get some good winters with snow and below zero temps. I do not have heat in my coop, never have. My coop is...

Thank you so much for the response. I did take them all out and clean the nipples. A few had some PVC in them from the drilling, though nothing since then. I have 8 ( I believe) for my 26 hens. I understand a little drippage, though this seems a bit much. Maybe I am wrong and this is...

Good afternoon all!!! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, if that's your thing. Down to it... I have gradually expanded my flock from 14 to 26 hens. We started with chicks back in April for a quarantine project for the kids. With everything, I over researched and over designed things...

Great information, thank you. I believe the breed to be Austolorp and we bought about 8 of them. All the others have big red combs and red ear lobes. this is the only bird with the brown feathers, the other onse have a greeen/blue tint. I am getting a green egg or two a day, I chalked it up...

Hi! i have a flock of hens, 14, 2 are red sex links about 3 years old, remaining are about a year old, varying breeds (the person who sold them to me was less informed than they indicated). Noticed the other day that it really has no comb and even the ear lobs have lost color. There soesnt seem...

Ha the recent snow sure proved that one!! I wouldn't say scraps, left overs sure. The rest would be purchased at cost. I am looking to do a pitched roof, figuring around a 5/12 with a 1' overhang on front and back for airflow. I am shooting for a metal roof, to keep things from climbing on...

Ha yes I agree with that. The concern I was having was about larger space was if it would too cold. I haven't planed on insulating it, and I know they are hearty birds, though with the much open space if it would be worse. though at 16x8 or 20x8, I think the added space may out weigh the temp...

Ha yes I agree with that. The concern I was having was about larger space was if it would too cold. I haven't planed on insulating it, and I know they are hearty birds, though with the much open space if it would be worse. though at 16x8 or 20x8, I think the added space may out weigh the temp...

Ha yes I agree with that. The concern I was having was about larger space was if it would too cold. I haven't planed on insulating it, and I know they are hearty birds, though with the much open space if it would be worse. though at 16x8 or 20x8, I think the added space may out weigh the temp...

Great, thank you so much. I have been leaning more towards having multiple PVC feeders set up through out the area. I like that they can hold a decent amount of food, and sit between the framing so they aren't really taking up any space. The new coop will have more windows, so hopefully that...