So I finally started on our coop. I am trying to use as much "found"/donated wood as possible. The 4x4s and brackets were purchased. After a lot of research and thought I am using the design as I go plan also referring to plans I bought, if I hit a snag. My original plan was for a 6 x 10 total...
I am trying to build my coop as cheap as possible. In doing so I have asked all friends, family, and acquaintances for their scrap wood. Doing this I have gotten a mixture of treated and non treated wood. I have been careful to use the non treated lumber in places that will not be as exposed to...
What is the average height of the Ameraucana, Orpington and Barred Rocks? I just stared building my coop and run. Due to limited space I wanted to include the area under the coop as part of the run. I was thinking of elevating the floor 2 feet off of the ground so that the hens could walk under...
We are looking to get our first flock but have a question. While researching breeds on this site, I have noticed that some of them have "quiet" listed in the details section. This is very important to us in that we live in a neighborhood with an HOA. We really like the Buff Orpingtons and the...