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So I did a lot or reading before I got the girls, and more before I built their outside run (they were living in a large horse stall) NEVER did I read anything about ramp orientation! As it turns out, my girls simply will NOT use a ramp against the side of the building. It was much better for...

This ramp is right at a 45 degree angle, I'm SURE they could go up it (well they did, partway, for bread). My cohort in crime agrees they just need time, her hubby wants to cut a hole in the wall of the barn!!!!! We told him he had to at least give them til the weekend. I'm heading out in a...

So we finished the outdoor run yesterday (3000 staples, and 2 trips to the store later LOL) but.... the girls have NOT figured out how to go up the ramp (lots of cleats) and out the window. Tell me they will figure it out!! SIX eggs today, more than ever! Of course, I have 15 birds LOL I got a...

Quote: Hope your weather is good for your building day! I love the EE's too. They are all so different and so much fun. Supposed to rain in the morning, but since all the supports are up, it's mostly just stapling on the wire, we can do that in the rain if need be! I suppose I don't HAVE...

Hey all! Another one from the Albany area here! Tomorrow is "build the outside run" day. Have 10 chickens in a converted horse stall (11 x11ish) and they get along great but want to add some more, so we're building a 10 x 20 run outside tomorrow. Also looking to add onto the flock, if anyone...

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for awhile, but finally decided to join. I live in Albany, NY, but keep my chickens at a friends house in the country. Currently have 5 BR who are just starting to lay (2 eggs in the last week!) and 5 RSL that are laying full speed (I cheated and bought "used"...