Recent content by Trailltrader

The issue I have is- I'm lazy. I don't feel like screwing around with a tractor. I'm going to put a solar door opener and closer on the coop. I get up, use the bathroom, put out the wild bird seed, walk the mutt, pour coffee, bible study, then start my day. With this system I'm planning it's...

Yes Ms. Tonya- eggs and meat for 12 people. But if I understand correctly I can get away with somewhat less. Now this is from the Facebook Group "Backyard Chickens" and you can tell the math is less than I expected. On the other hand? I'd rather overbuild than underbuild.

6 years have passed since I first posted. The Garden that can feed 12 people is almost completed- and drained my wallet. Now, to concentrate on the Coop is my next goal. I had asked on the Facebook page how many chickens/situation would I need to feed 12 people. I came up with a flock of...

Well, two years have passed- we made the move to Mena, Arkansas. Purchased 1.5 acres out near the airport. Bewildered by the 3 to 5 packs of Coyotes, and wondering what to do about heat in the henhouse in the summer (100+F). Fans? Vents? The size of the flock. Wife wants 3 eggers. I said...

Wife and I are SUPER excited! The first house fell through- it only had 1/2 acre. Instead we got a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1.5 acres with a large stream in back of the house!. Can't wait to get set up for chickens and stuff!!

Your post is exactly what scares me! Its like pulling on a knitted sweater's lose string and it unravels.

Thank you for the kind wishes and blessings! The wife has had a major stroke and has been asking about getting some parrots. "Wrong- I've got something else to keep your butt occupied rather than watching TV 18 hours a day". "What's that?" "Chickens. Not sure if we're going to have 4...

Oh you have NO idea how much the Daughter and I have gone through the learning center. I told her "Don't get banties- I grew up with them. They're small and can be mean- hence the term "Bantam weight" boxing". "Oh no! They're just pets! I named them Sue, Bridget, Wilma, and Sandy" "Meah...

You have NO idea how often the wife and I have counted down the days. In a 32 by 28 foot apartment we've so far got 55 boxes stacked literally to the ceiling in the front room and the hallways! We are DONE!

Well, I see it's been over a year since I've given an update- finally got the financing, and ended up getting 1.5 acres with a river in the back yard! Awesome- should be able to have a great garden and chickens! Address will be 102 Polk Rd 627, Mena, AR, 71953- you can see it from Google...

Update on Mena- I sent a letter to each of the City Board asking to get a zoning variance to own chickens. Their reply was "We don't care what livestock you own just don't abuse them and you can't raise them for commercial purposes". Very cool!

Thank You for your kind words. I've been talking with my friend in Mena and he says chickens are illegal within the city limits. OK, so therefore I shall plan to persuade the City Counsel to allow a certain sized flock per size of lot and change the laws. Seems I read where the rule of thumb...

Thank You everyone for your kind replys and positive thoughts- I do appreciate it. The nice thing about Southern Hospitality is being a "Jerk ****** Yankee" is I've unashamedly leaned on my friends in Mena to find out if its even legal to have birds in the city limits. Ironically my house is...

The Wifey Poo and I are an older couple and we're sick of living in the city- time to get back to our farmin' roots and its a LONG haul from Tacoma, WA to Mena, AR (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Think it was back on the farm around 1976ish or so. I so hate...