My hens are hopping from their ramp into the automatic door, to top of coop and then on to the 6 foot wooden privacy fence. So far I have lured them down before they go over but I can't watch them 24-7.
I was thinking if there were some way to keep them from perching on top of the door that...
I was wondering if anyone knew of a use for the lactic fermentation water that is left after I use all the feed? I preferr to start a fresh batch from scratch every time but thought surely there is a use for that water.
Thanks! We did run hot wire and she has discovered it a couple of times. She has only gotten 1 more bird so far (while we were installing the wire!). Here is hoping she looses interest before she hurts herself!
I am so sad!!! We have a husky and she constantly stalks the chicks, we make her leave them but she just goes right back to it. We took what we thought was maximum measures to protect them but today I went out and she had one and had killed it. My husband won't get rid of the dog. We are...
Very nice coop! I like the ease in cleanng that you built in. Now almost 3 years later, how has it been to clean? We are getting ready to build our first and want to make that an easy job as possible.
Hi Joey,
Awesome coop! In fact we want to make one like it. Are there any more instructions after step 2? Our chicks are about 2 weeks old and I figure that gives a month or two to build. Thanks!
I very much enjoyed the telling of your story. I hope to read more of your adventures in the future. I am just starting out myself. Currently I am drawing plans for a simple coop. I will try to post updates but sometimes I get distracted and forget to document progress.