I built some windows for my coop last year, but have never built windows before...(I will try to get some pics posted soon), but was wondering how many people out there have built their own windows and window sills? I plan on building another smaller coop when time and money allows for broodies...
I have noticed a few mornings lately that my girls are out side of the coop well before sunrise. I get off work at 6am and go out there from time to time to check on them. Last week 15 of the 16 girls were outside with a bit of frost on their backs, and the roo and 1 hen was in the coop.
I can...
Its been a couple of weeks, and finally getting around to posting pics. We have gotten a couple doz since, hoping to be around 10-12 a day soon. Right now we are averaging 4-5 a day.
The 2 brown are number 1 and 2, the white is store bought to show size.
So far we have 2 shades of brown...
I have been trying to figure out the best way to cover the top of my run, but it will not be done before I send the girls to their new home. The big question is how high can chickens fly? My fence is a 6' chain link. I know that they can not get up that high right now but when will they be able...
After too much procrastination, I finally have gotten somewhere with the coop build. I spent countless hours planning and searching BYC for ideas (more hours planning than building HAHA). Its a 4x8 floor, Exterior is 6 ft tall in front, 5 ft in back. 18 in underneath. Interior is 4 ft in front...
I am fairly new to chickens and new to BYC. I have been lurking around for a while and learned a ton. picked up 17 chicks a few weeks ago. Its been a blast watching them grow. But they are growin too fast. I need to get my coop built... If the darn weather will permit long enough. I live in West...