I feel like there has to be a better deal than $15-17 for 5 pounds on amazon :)
Dummy me bought rolled oats to try from tractor supply and only grew mold and made a great spot for fruit flies 🙃
I've had good luck with wheat grass in the past, but haven't ever wanted to do it in such...
I've grown wheat grass in water and let it get nice and thick where the roots grow together and it's almost carpet-like. Would oats grow that way? I've seen people talk about throwing oats in the run and watering it and how fast it grows etc., so I wondered if oats would grow like the wheat.
I would love to see pictures of dust baths that you've made! Also any helpful information about what you put in them. I'll be getting mine set up soon :)
My coop has laminate flooring. Should I cover the whole floor with sand, shavings, etc.? Or should I build a little shelf under the roosting bars to catch the bulk?
What have you found is the best way to store feed? I have a little bitty storage room on my coop to store feed in and I want to keep it as secure (from rodents, etc), fresh, and clean as possible.
Our chickens will not be free range birds. We are making the run and coop as predator proof as possible. Do we need to close the coop doors each night when they go to roost?
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
New! I got my coop delivered and set up today!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
None - I hope to get them this coming week! Planning to start with 6, but I have extra room (chicken math)
(3) What breeds do you have...