I am starting the construction on my new coop this weekend. Hopefully the rain will hold off until the afternoon each day. The last two months I have been on Recycle and picked up about 45 pallets, 6 full size window, a door and some scrap wood. I am thinking of building a 12x12 building with...
Being new to the chicken world and still building my coop. I was thinking what do I do when I go on vacation?
Do I need to install an automatic door so chickens can get into coverd yard for weekend trips?
Do I need to find someone to look after chickens if I go on longer trip?
Just...
How big should a coop and run be, for up to 6 hens. Just starting and want to start with a small flock. Most I would feel like I could handle would be 10 hens.
I am in upstate South Carolina and have 1/3 acre of wooded land that is available for chickens. I have never done anything like this but my wife and daughter visited a friend with a backyard flock and they are hooked. I will be reviewing coop constuction but would like some help with what type...