Forgive me if these have been asked before. I’ve been hunting through the forums and have some questions specific to my situation unanswered still.
1. I got the poults today at four weeks old. Two royal palms and one Spanish black. Got them home, tucked them into the brooder. They haven’t...
Here’s my setup.
I have a quarter acre section on the back acre of my property on which to keep chickens. I have one coop and one brooder/chicken hospital (up by the house). The flock in the coop is all between 4 months old and 1 year old. They get to range over that quarter acre for several...
I’ve searched through the old threads, but I still have three questions about putting whitewash in my coop.
1. I know it’s mildly caustic/irritating when wet, but is it inert once it dries? Such that I can paint the roosts and nesting boxes with it?
2. Will the salt content rust out hardware...
I’ve been researching intensively for a month, trying to find a design that will meet the following criteria:
1. No digging required.
2. Predator proof.
3. Minimal cost.
4. Permeable foundation for drainage.
5. Open front for ventilation.
I’ve come up with a hoop coop on concrete deck...