I'm sure I'm not the first one to think of this, but I thought I'd share the idea anyway!
We wanted to give the chicks an opportunity to "practice" roosting in the brooder, but couldn't figure out how to mount it. The chicks (now about three-weeks old) are in a extra-large plastic bin...
The first two of our chicks are in the brooder! YAH!! I can't believe how FAST they grow.
Meet Alice, the GL Wyandotte
and....
Charlotte, the Black Australorp
We are trying to decide on the right coop for our chickens and I could use a little advise! The coop that would best suit *ours* needs is a 3X4 feet with an A-frame; the overall height is 54 inches. The four sides have a chicken door and a small window for light, an access door, vent, and nest...
We just got two new babies today! One is a Black Australorp (soooo sweet!); the other is a Golden laced Wyadotte (so sweet and BOSSY!). I'm amazed at how different their personalities are already. The BA just wants to sleep, while the GLW makes a lot of noise and keeps pecking the side of the...