I know not to use it on the roosts, but what about the coop framing? And if so, what is the best way to weather protect it? Leave as is or paint?
Also, any links to good two-step predator proof latches for coop door and nest boxes, would be great!
Thanks!
I was sold the center chicken as a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte, but it appears not to be that. Or at least not fully. She has a poof on the top of her head and the comb looks to be a single comb. Thoughts?
A friend just offered us a couple of his laying hens and a duck. I know nothing about ducks. Does it eat the same food as the chickens? Would it need a different waterer rather than the nipple style we use for the chickens? Different feeder? Will it sleep in the coop at night or try to...
I'm pretty sure that a coyote (or two) got three of our free range chickens yesterday in the middle of the day. :( We have been planning to fence our 2.5 acres, but now I am wondering if a fence will keep a coyote out. Will they jump it? Not sure what to do. Just keeping the chickens...