OK so here is my coop, I finally finished it...it only took about 3-4 weeks (I only worked on it a few days a week). I am really excited, I have NO construction experience so I am stoked I actually made it stand up lol. Its kind of hard to see but as far as ventilation - there are two vents...
So I have 6 BR chicks, almost 3 weeks old. I also have one big dumb dog, that is usually so gentle. Well the chicks are in their coop during the day when its warm. Today somehow (still trying to figure it out) two of the chicks got out. When I went outside to check on them, I noticed our dog...
Hi all,
OK so I am getting 6 barred rocks this week (YAY) . Chickens are currently illegal where I am, although I am currently working with city council to have this stupid ordinence changed. I would like them to be able to free range as much as possible but given the fact that they are not...
My 6 barred rocks are scheduled to ship today from Meyers, and should arrive between tomorrow and thursday! Hopefully closer to tomorrow than thursday. I am so excited! My kids are totally stoked and have been asking me continuously when they will be here. We are nearly done with the coop...
I live in Aurora Colorado and recently wrote a very lengthy email to all the members of the city council urging them to legalize backyard chickens. Thankfully it looks like I provided quite a bit of information to them, much of which they couldnt argue with in regards to the myths of chickens...
So YAY! I am totally in love with this site! I have been perusing my way through for weeks but just now joining.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am a total newbie, but have read just about everybook at the bookstores around my town. I am starting on my coop...