I wish I found this group before we got them to do more research, but late is better than never. I think we have enough to fill our hearts content for awhile. I will definitely remember this if a few years from now we decide to get more.
Yes, we using reclaimed wood to build.We are planning to expand the coop and add an additional area for the pullets until we can introduce them to the older flock.. During the day they will free-range the yard and not be limited to the coop.
I was worried about that too. 😕 when we got Moe the previous owner said that none of his birds had any type of sickness. I've been researching their sicknesses. It's heartbreaking, but we do understand it's a part of life. Trying to figure out an easy way to explain it to the kids, other than...