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Thanks folks! I need to waterproof it a little bit. I went out after a hard rain this evening and the ladies were a bit wet... I'm hoping some caulk will do the trick.

Here is a photo of our "watch" dog checking out the newest members of the family...

Here is a photo of our "watch" dog checking out the newest members of the family...

Here are my ladies. They're confined to the basement still as they're about 6 weeks old. I thought of moving them to the small coop in the garage. Do you fine folks think are they feathered enough for that?

Thanks for the reply! I guess I was over-thinking it. Can't wait to get my chicks on March 16th!

I'm just getting started in the hobby and would like to hear some opinions on chick food brands. I figured I'd just use the Start & Grow Purina food since its readily available. Is there anything specific I should look for in a chick food? Also- what ratio of chick food to grit should I use...

Just an update- I purchased some Isa Brown chicks from Destiny Farms in Milford. I'll pick them up on March 1st!

As my great grandpa used to say, "It's colder than a well-diggers belt buckle out there!" Went out to change the oil in my truck early this morning. So glad I have a propane heater in the garage! Bundle up if you're going out this evening!

Mike Auburn Hills Oakland County

Welcome!

Welcome!

Hello Michigan Thread! I'm a beginner hobby farmer and wonder if anyone has had any dealings with "The Chicken Hatchery (aka Destiny Farms) in Milford Michigan. I'm interested in hearing both good and bad. Thanks!

Hello from Auburn Hills!

Another Michigander here- Hi from Auburn Hills!

Hello from Michigan!

Hello from Michigan!

Thanks for the warm welcome! I can't wait for the weather to break so I can get started on my "Coop DeVille"

Just wanted to say hello. I'm a long time lurker but I decided to register this evening. My wife and I are new to hobby farming and can't wait to get started in the spring. This site is a wealth of information and has already proven very useful in our search for chicks and supplies. I'm...