My new coop is 8' x 12', open air"ish". the front is 12' wide with a 4 foot opening in the center, the rear wall is 12' wide with two foot "window" all the way across the top, both side walls are 8' wide with 24"x24" windows. my friend told me to close up part of the rear window to allow for...
I have a nine month old Barred rock roo that needs to go. Is he too old for grilling, smoking, rotisserie? I do not want to just use him for soup or stew. But I was told that he would be too tough for the rotisserie, Thanks,
Chris
Hello everyone! Thank you for responses.
First: I am about to begin my new, permanent coop in my back yard. I am going to have my chickens and hogs in the same area, how close can they be? Seperate pens obviously, but how close can one yard come to the other without causing grief for either...
ok I am almost done with the coop and am contemplating a change. I think I am going to leave at least one wall open (wire) to help maintain some cooler temps. But I had it all planned out for four walls and now need to readjust the interior. with that said here are the questions:
1. can i put...
what is a good hieght for the boxes? right now I have it framed out at 30 inches off the floor. I will put a roost out front, but looking at the frame, it looks really tall. would this be OK? if not it is not too late to change it. thanks for any input.
chris
Hey yall, I am alomost done with my first coop build 5lx5wx5t. (pics to come when i'm done) and i messed up the braces for the nest boxes (outside access type) i need to know will it be big enough if they are only about 11 inches tall by 11 or 12 inches wide or do I have to tear the whole thing...
Hello, I just joined today, been reading for a few weeks. Love this site. Just got my first 5 chicks and already enjoy it. my mom raised chickens when I was i kid but I can't say I was real involved so I am learning now and trying to teach my boys a little about growing up country. I have...