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We are living check to check ourselves (and on only one check as I am an at home mom/student/PT sitter) for a family of four. Things are about as tough as they get in our world, but the best things we do for Yule is decorate the house and tree together, plan a feast for Yule, and pile in the car...

Good thing to consider! Can you post pictures of your coop so I can get a better idea? Thanks for the suggestions!

That's a great idea! I haven't noticed any new buildings in our area and the ones that are going up are usually cinder block due to hurricanes. It is definitely worth investigating though! Thanks for the suggestion!

Excellent! Thanks!!

Yay! Thank you for the link! I will check them out! : )

Hi! I am in Tampa and am looking for someone who will have Silkie chicks for sale this Spring... also, looking for any pointers and tips from people who have hens for eggs... we are newcomers and are eager to learn! THANKS!!!

Thanks everyone! Yep, being new to this site, I hadn't seen the coops page when I posted this.... There were alot of great ideas there for sure! I do think building ourselves will be the route we take for sure. I am in the Tampa area actually so I am hoping to connect with people in the...

I am interested in finding a Silkie breeder in Florida... hopefully near the Tampa area. I would like to get two or three hens in the Spring... Anyone out there!?THANKS!

I have found things online that sell design plans (kinda pricey) and kits for coops (pricier). We are a reuse/recycle kind of family and are hoping to piece something together that is cost effective, but also meets the hens needs. We don't really know what kind to get (good starter breed?) and...

Thanks! We have thought about moving to Washington or Oregon.. a number of times, but I just can't seem to get over what I hear about the weather up there. It's so beautiful there, but I thrive on sunshine (hence me living in Florida)!

Yep! We just had to give up our second vehicle in exchange for an electric bike! It actually feels great to be contributing less pollution and living more economically. We have always had to buy second hand generally, but I like the savings so much that it is okay. We try to shop Farmers Markets...

Hello! My family and I are thinking of getting two or three hens this Spring so we can have our own eggs and compost additive. We are also starting a garden and hope the chickens will help keep pests down. We live in the city of Tampa and I have just reviewed the regulations and need to measure...