Hey all.
We live in eastern pa and have 8 Hens with a coop and attached run. We built the run to be "predator proof" because we are surrounded by a state park. We have 1/4 inch hardware cloth from top to bottom and for the soffits. On the ground surrounding the coop we have 2x4...
Hi all! My coop is done being built and I'd like to move my chicks outside. They're now 6 weeks old and I feel like they'd enjoy the space.
I live in pa so it still gets a bit chilly at night so I was thinking about putting the light in the corner so they can stay warm if needed.
I've...
Hey all,
Got some great feedback last night on here when I asked a few questions. Someone reccomended that i post the design i came up with for some outside opinions as this will be my first coop.
I am a carpenter by trade and confident that I can build something decent. Here are...
Hi all,
My wife and I are slowly growing our mini-farm / homestead. we are from Pennsylvania and excited to welcome our 8 chicks to the home this coming April. Found this site browsing around getting info on chicks and coops and decided to join. Love how active it seems! I am a...
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Sorry if I am over posting. My wife ordered 8 chicks last night we will be picking up mid April. I have some time to go before I need to finish my coop. I am a carpenter by trade and designed a great coop (in my opinion) but unfortunately by the time it is done it's going to...
Hi all,
I have just got done designing (probably over-designing) my coop for my wife and I's soon to be flock.
The biggest issue I am having is tracking down hardware cloth at a somewhat reasonable price. Our house backs up to a state park so I want to be sure the chicken will stay safe...