Search results for query: *

Hi all, Yes, I'm a lurker. Don't have enough brain pan to contribute much (yet). I would like to hatch my own chicks. I have 9 laying hens. No rooster(s) yet. Questions: Do I really need an incubator? Can't the hens hatch their own young? What would be the benefit? Do the hens need a...

I'd build them one 3x as large for only $5k. airfare included. lol

Please help. I always overthink things; and I know this isn't rocket science. So, here goes. I am building a storage building - chicken coop - rabbit hutch - workshop - garage, all in one. I am gonna try to post some photos. I am in the final framing stage; so, I can still make limited...

Howdy, I am just finishing my coop (hopefully photos soon). I have linoleum over OSB plywood. How thick do you put the pellets? My coop is 6 x 8. And you say you spray them with water; then let them dry? Then sift them through 1/4" screen daily? Is this correct? bob

The nest boxes will be on one side or the other. Either sticking out of the coop inside the barn; or inside the run. What do you think is best?

Do you put the sand in the coop; or just outside in the run? bob

Thanks. I was using the SF to figure also. The coop has 48sf inside. 10 chickens @ 4sf per is 40sf. Will they still be cramped? Also, the run, as planned, will be about 200sf. Is this enough? bob

I live in western NC. I am building a new barn with a chicken coop incorporated in it. I plan to have 6-10 birds; the majority being hens. The coop will be approx 6' x 8' and 6-8' high. First; is this coop large enough for this many birds? 2nd; Since this coop is unmoveable (barn), I plan to...