Hello- I lost Joni tonight. She was almost 3, a Rhode Island Red. She is part of my first flock and I have three left. I don’t have a lot of chicken experience but try to learn from lots of reading. Am hoping some experienced soul can offer insight. Last night I noticed she had rattly breathing...
Hi there- my five hens roam around during the day in a 1200 sf pen (keeps dogs but not possums/coons out). At night they are locked in a very secure 100 sf coop/run. The latter is in a slab and has a roof and partial walls, sufficient protection from most south Florida elements.
I'm going out...
Hello! So excited about our hens and their space! Hoping some kind folks can answer a few questions. We live in hot south Florida and converted an old dog kennel into a hybrid coop/run.
Its a 7' x 14' concrete slab with a roof. The four sides are one full wall with ~ 1/2 spacing between...
Hello all - what a great site! We are getting started with backyard chickens for eggs and fun at our new country property in south Florida. We are retrofitting an old dog kennel/yard into our chicken place. Hoping to tap into some of the knowledge here.
What we are starting with: 7' x...