When we were looking for a coop, my first thought was to find a playhouse or shed to convert into a chicken domicile. We ended up getting a smashing deal on a pre-built coop, but if anyone else wants to try a playhouse-conversion, this one might be a good choice...
We've been in rooster denial for a few weeks, but it's looking more and more like our Rock and RIR are dudes. Luckily, our local chick provider has an exchange policy, and we're thinking about taking the probable boys over to his farm this weekend. Does anyone think we still have a chance for...
We're on well water here at the Bersbach Bungalow, and when we had it tested, the Culligan man said "Wow, you folks have some really funky water!" Although the well water is fine to drink (ie, it's not going to kill us) it tastes just horrible. It tested at 80 ppm, too hard to be corrected with...