Once, we figure out how many are roos and how many we cull. THe rest will be my egg layers. Yes, I will sell eggs to family and friends, but not doing it for that reason.
Here are some pics of the roosts in my new chicken house. I know that some folks frown upon the dowel rods, but I did a lot of research and in my climate, they seem to be fine. We did buy the biggest rods they sell! Hope my chicks love them!
Thank you! I asked my man to build me a chicken house, and he totally outdid himself. It's much more than I expected to ever have. I did wonder if we had enough ventilation in it. I will check into a box fan, as you suggested. We get the tin this Wednesday, so I will post pics of it then! I do...
We are still in the process of building our new 10x20 chicken "Henthouse" It will soon be covered with green and clay colored siding, and will have an attached 20x40 run. I will update the pictures as soon as we do! I love it! My man went over the top with this project. He is currently working...
I have attached quite a few pics of the coop we are building for my 45 chicks. It will soon be covered with tin, and will have an attached 20 x 40 run. Please let me know what your thoughts are. We will be building 3 stacked rows of eight nest boxes on one end of the building, and there will be...
I know this isn't the greatest photo angle, but was hoping someone could tell if this is a roo or not? He is almost three weeks old, and by far one of my favorite chicks out of my 48. He is such a lovebug. Will that change if he is a rooster? Thank you!!
I finally got my babies yesterday, I am so in love. I was up twice through the night checking on them, and they were all very content and happy this morning! I will be removing the paper towels and letting them play in the bedding this afternoon, as they are already scratching in it anyway. On...