I have a chicken annex I am building for food, water and somewhere to get in out of the rain, sun, etc. Any recommendations on flooring? I used old 2x8's for the floor, but would like something more chicken foot friendly.
I have my 12 2 week old buffs in a box in the coop. With the weather we have been having I only have the light on at night. They are outgrowing the box. Does anyone see any reason I couldnt just give them the run of the coop (4x8 coop)? I would also like to take them out fo a little exercise.
How old should chicks be before you give them grit? My 12 are a little over a week but have lots of feathers. I keep them in the coop in a box with a heat lamp. It got down to 26 degrees last night and they did fine! I would like to give them treats but don't know what to give with no grit yet.
I had chickens about 2 years ago and started them in a brooder in the house. What a mess..I won't be doing that again. I want to put a brooder in the chicken coop with a heat lamp. Has anyone ever done this successfully?
I don't have chickens yet, but I have the coup and am contemplating building a sort of lean-to for the food, water and a place for them to get in out of the rain and/or sun. I will keep them free range in my fenced back yard. What kind of wood do I make the floor out of so it doesn't rot, but...