Can you tell me where you got your bantam SLW eggs or if you have any to sell? I love my Slw bantams and had a trio. Critter, no longer on this earth, got my little roo and one hen. I've repaired and secured the pen but new to get some more for my little Molly. Any help would be appreciated...
20 Muleteam Borax. It is a old laundry booster. Sprinkle it in an area where pets and chickens can't get to it. The roaches/bugs will eat it and take it back to the nest on their feet. It dehydrates them. Just put it where your pets can't reach. Great for ants too.
Mine is about 50 feet from the house and I have water and electric. It is attached to the back of my greenhouse, measures 14x20 and works great to keep an eye on them.
Ants don't have a chance in my coop. Chickens eat them like they're candy! I also crumble dried herbs in the nest just in case. Never had a problem with them.
Bless you for taking him! Don't know what he is, but he is beautiful! I have 3 cochins and a serama I rescued from about the same environment and they are doing fantastic now
Mine are 8 ft and without a cover or clipping wings the BR's can fly out. Probably have to put some sort of top on it. It's nice to be able to walk around inside it too.
I see no problem with using a shed if you aren't into building. It is much cheaper to build from scratch, but that doesn't work for everyone. Sounds like you have a nice big area for them to roam. My coop is 14x20 with separate pens and a 10x20 run on each side. I like to keep my breeds...