I am looking into getting an LGD for my flock and goats - but they're all HUGE! Are there any that aren't so big??? Also, they all seem so hairy - can they survive in climates with hot summers? We are in the Ohio River Valley and have HOT summers and COLD winters. Thanks in advance for your...
OK, getting ready to build my coop, but am having trouble with a couple things.
First, where to put it?! I have two spots in mind, both are about the same distance from the house:
1) Under a tree in the yard - the coop will be in the shade on summer afternoons, so it should stay cooler; can...
Can someone tell me the pros and cons of a short coop vs. one tall enough to stand in? I am seeing them both ways and wondering which everyone prefers and why. I am leaning towards one big enough to stand in, but am wondering if its overkill (only have 8 chickens).
Thanks!!!
I happened to get a few chicks at TSC this spring and am just in love! We are going to a swap tomorrow to get a few more and I am taking in all the info here to get ready to build / re-purpose something into a new coop. Right now we have a small cheap one from TSC, but we need a larger one...