Here's a few pics. The first two are of my son, Cody, helping me build the brooder. Then there's a pic of my daughter right after we opened up the box. The rest speak for themselves.
We had one that was d.o.a.
We have 15 Black Austrolorps, 15 Buff Orpingtons and 5 Ameraucanas...
I've decided to copy the Raised Center Aisle horse barn style of roof. I think it's also called Monitor style and is like a cupola that extends the entire length of the coop. I decided on this for the excellent ventilation it provides. I will utilize slide in inserts in the winter to close...
This list is in no particular order...just put it together while searching....add to the list or make any comments you'd like about the various hatcheries.
Hatchery State Website
Mt. Healthy Ohio www.mthealthy.com
Cackle Missouri www.cacklehatchery.com
Murray McMurray...
Looking to get some information about the different online hatcheries...
This has probably been addressed many times and if there is a link to the information, I'd be much obliged.
Anyone order from cacklehatchery.com?
Also...reviews on Murray McMurray, Ideal, and any others would be...
My wife has been rolling her eyes at me ever since I told her my plans to raise chickens. But last night, I was doing my usual evening "research" on everything chicken and she IM'd me from the living room (how sad is that?) about an incubator. Notice the details...she was looking at chicken...
We had a machine delivered on a skid at work around a year ago. This is no ordinary skid....it's 8.5' x 9.5' and heavier than snot. I took the skid and have had it outside doing nothing for a long time. Now it's time to start building a coop on it.
From the pic, you'll notice some...
I've been a big fan of lolcats and loldogs for quite awhile. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out www.icanhascheezburger.com.
Well, I propose we start a thread (or even a new forum heading) for lolchicks....
Here's a sample:
Get those creative juices flowing!