I have decided against building my own coop. I don’t have the tools needed, I don’t have any knowledge of building, and my husband is only home on the weekends so is unable to help with too much of it. So we have bought an 8x12 building to convert into a coop!
I do feel like we can at list...
All the electrolytes I have looked at have directions to make a gallon at a time. Then it says to throw out after 24 hours. Is there a way to keep the gallon longer as I don’t need a gallon every 24 hours? I think I’m missing something. Also, what kind does everyone prefer? These are the two...
I'm debating on a ladder style roost or several long ones. Still unclear how I should set these up. I'm also interested in poop board arrangement with both styles. Can y'all share your wisdom on what has or hasn't worked for you? Pictures would also be fantastic. I'm looking at an 8 foot length...
Which is the best to use? 1/4" or 1/2"? I see that 1/2" is slightly cheaper and easier to get in 100' rolls. This would make covering an 8'x16' covered run a little easier if 1/2" would be sufficient. Open to any other suggestions as well.
https://myoutdoorplans.com/animals/easy-chicken-coop-plans/
This is the plan I believe I am going to tentatively follow with some slight modifications. I have never built anything before in my life but I believe this one is doable for me. Since I live in an extremely hot part of West Texas I...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I’m still waiting for my babies to come the week of April 13. Unless my local TSC ever gets some and I can pick up a couple EE since I didn’t order those.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
7 babies ordered
(3) What...