Our yard is divided into 5 areas, each divided from the other by fences. There's the dogs area by the house, the area around the coop. The free range area for the chickens, the garden area, and the area out side all the fences. This year as my wife and I sat swinging on our back porch, I...
Today is a sad day! Today I buried Buffy, the last of our original flock. There was no rhyme or reason for her departure, she was just laying in the run next to the food dispenser this morning. Buffy was only 5 years old, a beautiful golden tan orpington. Any time she would see us coming...
Haven been on here in a while, thought I would give you all an update. First, how long am I a new member and how do I change my status? We've had our chickens now for about 6 months and we love them. Started getting eggs on thanksgiving day. By Christmas we were getting enough eggs to give...
Hi to all, I have been working on my coop when I can, maybe 5 days total now. Finished the door today. I am fashioning my coop after the Wichita cabin. This guy has done some really nice work and the pic's are of great help in building my coop. Looking at 700 - 800 $ when finished. Used...
Hi all, new to BYC. MY wife and I have been talking chickens for several years. Did a " Tour De Coop" last fall in the Broodripple area of Indianapolis, In., who knew, had a great time, talked to many poultriers, got some good advise. Starting the coop this week end, chickens on order. Yea!!