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A single bulb in their coop hooked up to a timer extending the day light seems to be working for me as well- 6 chickens & average about 5 a day

thanks to all for your comments. This is a new thing, that's just started within the last couple weeks- since the weather got cold. All the chickens (including her) seem very comfortable in their coop. They've all gone inside everynight on their own at dusk from the start (early summer)...

Hi. I have six chickens all just about seven months old and doing very well. Getting a steady stream of 5-6 eggs a day. It's starting to get cold here in the Chicago area- dropping below freezing at night. Well past dark when I lock things up- I've just started finding one of the chickens...

Thanks. I'm sort of "training" my chickens to get on my hand (like a parrot). However, the kids prefer the Rocky II method of "catching that chicken"

Yeah, the costs add up don't they? Makes me wonder now and then whether paying for a pre-made one would be worth it in the long run. I'm still working on my run and am having a heck of time with that due to the grade of the yard. Between the lumber and hardware cloth for that I'm probably at...

Took your advice and covered the vents- fortunately I hadn't yet put the birds in- so I didn't have to deal with a coop full of poop. Sorry to hear about losing your first flock. Aside from starting over (which is a pain). I didn't realize how one can get so attached to them. When I began...

Very sweet looking. I would have been tempted to find another place for the chickens and move in there myself!

Thanks. I was blown away upon hearing how a weasel got into the coop through the vent at the top- NEVER would have thought of that. No weasels around me (at least not the four legged kind). But I still don't like the idea of a vulnerable area. I assume you covered the openings from the...

I built this coop with the general plans put out by Purina Mills and I have to say, it turned out pretty good. I found the plans to be a great over view for building it- you'll definitely have to add a little artistic license here and there- but that was the fun part in figuring it out. It...

Thanks for all your responses. Appreciate it- you're all great

Hello, My six chicks are a month old now and doing great. I was just wondering at what age do you make the transition from the starter/chick food to the adult food? I'd appreciate any opinions or personal experiences. Thanks.

Thank you all for the info and the warm welcome.

Thanks for the info. So if I understand correctly- I should be able to move them to their permanent (outside) coop at that time? Any temperature issues I should be concerned with? I'm in northern Illinois. Thanks again

Hello, It's been a little over a week now since getting our 6 chicks- they're doing well and seem to be growing FAST. Brooder box is a large 2'x3' sized plastic tote with high sides which seems to be doing the job- although I did cover it yesterday with a section of metal screen when I saw...