We presently have our chickens in a 12' x 24' chain link dog run. We are in the PNW and get alot of rain and the run gets muddy. We also are in a constant fight with rats digging holes into the run. I saw a great idea for a way to roof the run in another thread and got the supplies for that...
That was great. I found one of my hens standing on top of my mule last summer, just out in the corral. Not sure she was trying to go anywhere or what possessed her to do it, but it was funny.
When we go out to add to or turn the manure pile for our horses the free range chickens come running. We have a pen next to it with another group of chickens and they can't wait for me to throw some fresh worms into the pen for them. The rooster runs over and makes that lttle chucking noise to...
For some reason I love seeing these weird eggs. as long as you mostly get good ones it keeps things interesting. I got this back in December. Sorry about the picture quality
Ooops, Sorry, I forgot to answer the questions. Picture is my EE hen Betty White 4 years old standing on my mule Jen's back. I guess this would be in "funny" weird.
I'm sorry I haven't read every answer, but I really have to recommend the electric in addition to making the coop as secure as possible. The reason is that not only will it keep the dogs out it will also punish them without you having to get involved at all. Our dog accidently brushed against...
Maybe you could get a rooster and raise your own replacements. When a hen goes broody if you aren't ready just take the eggs away and when you are ready leave them under her. I just love watching a hen raise her chicks and I bet your kids would enjoy it, too. If you have a good rooster it's...
I think Premier is a really good company with good products, but I wasn't that happy with the poultry netting. My BO's flew right over the top and even though I mowed the grass and put it up on level ground I just couldn't keep it from sagging pretty badly. I even used extra posts and guy...