Hello,
I live in Valpo too just off of I-149. Do you have recommendations of where to get the chickens and where I can learn more about them. I have never had chickens before but would like to do this. We are in a rural (ish) area and have .75 acres. I was thinking 3 chickens.
Love this idea. How much of a pain is it to clean out in winter? We live near Chicago so winters can get pretty brutal and I am wondering about how difficult this would be. How often do you change "the litter"?
You are giving me the inspiration to try to build my own coop. We tore down a pool and deck and so I have a lot of 1 x 6 decking boards. I only want to try 3 - 4 chickens but am very nervous about building a coop that will be safe and comfortable for the chickens. I can't wait to see the...