So I'm cleaning my coop out about once a week (8 birds). The summer heat and humidity after a week can make the coop a very foul smelling place to be. I disinfect with vinegar and place new pine shavings in. My question is, what does everybody do with the shavings. I have a lot of property and...
This ones been keeping us on our toes. We are hoping for one cockerel. Pics from two weeks ago people were predicting cockerel. "He's" about 6.5 weeks now. Thoughts??
I'm sure this thread is out there but after building my run I want to spread the word. DONT BUY HARDWARE CLOTH FROM BIG BOX STORES. It's MUCH cheaper online unless you have a local farm store that sells it cheap. I got a 48"x50' roll 1/4 inch from amazon for $70 free shipping. Lowes had 36"x25'...
I have 8 birds about three weeks old now. The plan was originally for 6 max. The coop in my opinion was going to be good for 6 birds who will have the run to be in whenever they choose bc it will all be sealed tight. EXTRA TIGHT bc of the bears we have in our driveway! I'm hoping the coop will...
Hey everybody first time chicken owners here our girls are between 2-3 weeks old now. 8 birds. RIR, barred rocks, Easter eggers, and auatralorp mixes. This forum has been a huge help since we first got them. Coop and run is almost built and ready for the girls and one possible roo. Great...