Hi CCstar,
I am in SJ and I know there are a few of us around here. Head on over to the Northern California thread as it is very active and can give you a lot of info. There is a Bay Area thread as well but not as active.
Steve
Hi Disco,
Do you have anymore Japanese pullets left? I am in SJ so I can pick them up. Do you have any other bantams? I just built a coop so looking to expand by 3 more bantams
Steve
Describe 'FreshEggers' here
Thanks to all the designs on this site, I built my first coop with design elements from so many different coops.
Hope this pays it forward.
FreshEggers
Framing
roof goes on. original plan was a hip roof on each end, hence the long 2x3 sticking out...
Thanks for the images.
@Chickee
Thanks for the information on raising banties and LF as chicks together. I was thinking of introducing LF pullets so they can defend themselves as new members of the flock.
And coincidentally, how do you introduce new birdies to the flock? I remember reading...
google image doesn't do justice to see the difference between a blue laced red wyandotte and a splash lace red wyandotte...can someone enlighten me?
better yet, post some pictures of the two?
Steve
Thanks Chickee.
Ventilation was one of my thoughts. The screened window is made of welded hardware cloth stapled to the inside of the coop. I keep it closed at night fearing the chickens might be cold...maybe I will keep it open. Also where the coop walls meet the roof joists, there is a...
also just realized my avatar is a hawk...I wanted to be funny since I was lurking and learning without saying much before. I think I will change that icon now, I don't think it is funny for those that have hawks around.
Steve
Not yet. The birds seem to get up and down without any issue right now. I will have to add the traction when time allows and before the rain. with the coop ready, I am eager to complete the flock with 2-3 more hens...caught the chicken bug like everyone here.
I like the patterns on the...
Thanks everyone.
@Ron, I was thinking about Terminators when you said Robots...hahaha
@ChickNMamma, funny because that's exactly what my neighbor said. She said I just need to install plumbing and she is ready to move in.
The project took 3 full weekends and now I realize I it was...
Hi everyone,
I finally broke down and built myself a new coop for my two sebright banties and to expand the flock. Here are some quick pictures I took.
and the two banties
Let me know what you think and any suggestions.
And how do I lift the two PM quota from...
Thanks everyone for your answers. Here's a picture of the eggs...they are so adorable.
My two babies, Betty and Mrytle
I am looking for 2 more chickens, I am hoping for one silver polish and one more with the same pattern. Anyone got any suggestions? Silver Wyndotte? anything...
Hi everyone,
Long time reader but first time posting. I have learned so much on this website so I want to say hi and thank you for all the information on chicken keeping.
I am in San Jose, CA. This is my first time keeping chickens. I have two sebright hens (one golden one silver). I got...