I moved into an amazing house that came with a chicken coop last year. We had a few chickens, but lost them from a raccoon attack. The enclosed run is built along the fence on two sides. One clever raccoon dung under the fence. The two other sides have deep fencing. One of my roommates suggested...
I do not have a wire skirt installed. Thanks for the tip!
The coop has no gaps in the wire frame, just a poor picture. The window on the shed is covered as well. I have a limited supply of tools, but need to figure something out with the door. I would love to install some type of automatic door...
My house that I moved into last year came with a coop and chickens! Unfortunately we had a raccoon attack about a month ago and I lost my two ladies. I ordered a dozen chicks that should arrive early April. I have two months to reinforce the coop and add any additional remodels you guys can...
Any BYCers living in San Francisco? I'm trying to find a good feed store in the city. I don't have a car so it must be in SF. Anyone know of other good resources for the urban chicken farmer?
Thanks guys
jake
Mypetchicken.com I read some good reviews and I can't order from farms with 25+ minimum orders. That's way too many for my house/backyard (and city laws)
I have gotten some great ideas from the coop section. Glad I have two months plus to make some changes to the coop and run. I have a picture on my profile page of my coop area.
Tried posting in the coop forum with pics, but my post never showed up. I think it's because I'm a newbie. The FAQ...
Just placed an order for 12 chicks for my San Francisco backyard coop! I can't wait for them to arrive early April.
I ordered:
1 Barred Plymouth Rock
2 White Plymouth Rock (I want to name one Camilla after Gonzo's chicken.)
2 Australorp
2 Silver Laced Wyandotte
2 Easter Egger
1 Silver Cuckoo...