Their run is covered on top with metal sheets. We put heavy plastic on 3 sides to keep the rain and snow out this winter, but allow sun in and have the greenhouse effect but also have plenty of ventilation.
Last night we had a severe wind advisory here in SD (60mph winds) and it ripped all the...
When I bought these, Runnings had them in a bin that said pullets. However a friend has said 3 are roosters. I am hoping for more people to confirm they are either pullets or rooster. There are 6 different chickens. If there needs to be different/more pictures please tell me and I will get them...
Their run area. Bottom boards keep our little dogs from bothering them while in the run. The run is inside a fenced off area for our dogs.
Side shot before window went in.
The window. Making a screen for it today.
The girls inside their coop. We made a wider ledge for the window area...
Can anyone guesstimate how old this baby chick is? I got 6 and the store didn't know how old they were. Some look different and I was told they were all Buff Orpington.
We plan on getting hens for spring. We will be using a room in our old barn. There will be an outside run as well. I'd like to make sure it's good and safe for them during the winter months here in South Dakota. It can get into the negatives with a windchill up to -50. I would love ideas from...