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I'm building a chicken coop that is two levels, one on top of the other. The top level where they roost is 4 x 8. The bottom level, where I will have their feed, water and nesting box is also 4 x 8. The bottom started out to just be shelter for when they were in the run, but now my...

LOL no at least I didn't think so . I hope they let them in soon they roost all over the place my boat truck deck poop everywhere.

Last year May a bought 50 hens. eat 38 kept 12 in my 25 x 14 hen house. the door to the run and to go free range are away open . I haven't lost 1 yet . OK 2 hens went broody so i went to a friends and got 4 fertile eggs put two under each. they hatched 10 Days ago . Since then they wont let...

It was 27 below here in Isanti, mn saturday. Its my 1st year ever raising Chickens . I have a 13 foot by 14 foot by 14 foot high coop UNINSULATED NON HEATED with a window open 12 feet above there heads. It's draft free . Gotta admit I was a little nervous when I went to check on them .. They...

It was 27 below here in Isanti, mn saturday. Its my 1st year ever raising Chickens . I have a 13 foot by 14 foot by 14 foot high coop UNINSULATED NON HEATED with a window open 12 feet above there heads. It's draft free . Gotta admit I was a little nervous when I went to check on them .. They...

Hi I have 12 red sex links and 4 barred rock I got my first egg 3 weeks ago today I collected 7 eggs I,m on my 4th egg carton full . Not counting what we've eaten. we have eaten a bunch and every one has been a double yoke. Is this common with these breeds ?

What are rubber luggage fasteners ? and where can I buy some ? Looks like a great setup ! I have to do my first ever saturday . 35 barred rocks

I have 48 hens They just turned 9 weeks old. I've never had to round them up I put them in the coop at 3 weeks old.. At 4 weeks i opened the door to the run and at 5 weeks i opened the door to go out and play . They've always been in by dark .

I live in central Minnesota i,m new to all this. 1st year. I have 25 plymouth rocks and 25 goldlinks. At 2 weeks old I wanted them out of the house. they were in a 4x8 brooder. took the brooder to the uninsulated coop which is 13x13 . Theirs a door on the brooder I left it opened so they could...

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I have an 4FT X 8 FT x 2 ft high brooder with 25 Plymouth rocks 25 goldlinks and a turkey .. they are 2 weeks old and don't seem to like the paper towels over the chips anymore. they pull them up .. with the size brooder I have could I go 3 days before changing out the wood chips ?

Thanks everyone You gave me some good advice . I thought I should have the 4 inch side up I live in Minnesota and heard the 4 inch side keeps their feet warmer. I have 25 Plymouth rock 25 goldlinks and 1 noy sure what it is yet and a turkey. I like the pit idea I'll have to think about that ...

So like an 18 inch wide board ? that seems wide

I,m going to start on building the roost soon for 50 birds . I heard not to build a pyramid type because they could fight over the top roost. I have enough room to put 2 -25 foot long 2x4 's at 4 ft high is that too high ? also if I'm using a 2x4 for a roost with them sitting on the 4...

Brau,s is GREAT ! I'm a newbe just received my first order from them two weeks ago. call them 218-764-2655 they deliver to alot of feed stores every 2 weeks got mine delivered to Isanti coop . BETTER PRICES THEN ANY ONLINE STORE i FOUND. Good luck

I have 25 Goldlinks 25 Barred rocks and 2 bronze turkey chicks coming on the 14th ! Can I raise them together in the brooder and coop together ? I,m sure hoping I can .

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Wow fast reply thanks ! Ok let say I run a single roost 24 feet long 2 feet from the wall 3 ft off the ground. Then the poop board goes on the ground ? how big should it be with above example ? should it have sides ? or attach to the roost ? also will a 2x4 work for a roost ? with the 4inch...

Hi everyone after reading this board all winter I got addicted . And well of coarse I,m building my 1st coop and run . I'm converting an old green house.. I,ll have before and after pics soon ! I have 25 goldlinks and 25 barred rocks 2 bronze turkeys and 1 Wyandotte coming on the 14th ! Do...

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