I am finally going to build a coop and get some laying hens, maybe three to start with. Can you recommend a particular brand that would be good for little children (ages 4 and 6)? Also, the area I plan to have the coop is very shady. Do chickens need sunlight, as in direct sunlight? If so...
My neighbor just alerted me to the problem of raccoons killing chickens. Can someone recommend the appropriate wire for my chicken pen to keep them out? Any other critters I should be aware of, and ideas on how to keep my chickens safe from them? What about snakes, are they a threat?
Yes, I...
Hello friends, I am brand new to country living and chickens. I live about an hour southeast of Athens, GA and am surrounded by rural farms, etc. I have access to a Tractor Supply. Is this the best place for all my needs (involving country living) and for buying chickens? I will probably...