So it seems like I have been working on this longer than Noah worked on the ark...ok...maybe not that long! It is finally done and the gilrs are moved in! The funny thing is, is that I critter prooded it (or so I thought) and the very next day we came to find a chipmunk inside the coop! I'm...
Hey everyone...just a quick question. I have a laying box that measures 36"(L) x 15"(W) by 15"(H). It would essentially give me about 10" per chicken to lay (I have 3 hens). Is it essential that the lay box is seperated? Or can I have one big laying box? Just not sure if 10" inches per...
Hey everyone...I'm in the process of building my coop and am using a left over roof vent from our house. Aside from the following vent where else should I place venting?
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My wife and I have been thinking about raising chickens for the last six months. We finally took the step about 3 weeks ago when we bought 3 rhode island reds. We are in the process of building the coop and will post pics when I have reached the magic number of posts. So far I have only spent...