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Well, I started this thread discussing the right size of PVC pipe to use, I went ahead and got all the parts for a 2" pvc watering system hooked up to a 4 gallon bucket. Wouldn't you know it, after I got it all figured out my lovely girl informed me that she didn't want to eat eggs full of PVC...

Here is the feeder I just built the other day. I wanted a feeder that would sit in between the studs in the coop I just built so it doesn't take up too mush room. I also wanted a "window to keep the levels in check and the birds happily fed. It is 33" high, 12" wide and 3 1/2 inches think...

Thanx for the pic Desert Brooder - just what I was looking for. I think the 2" will be great - holds more water and maybe a little less likely to freeze. I will hopefully be putting together the watering system this week and will post pics when I am done. It will be a 4 gallon bucket then using...

Hi all, I am building a coop feeder and watering system for my baby chicks and am curious to see if anyone has any input on the size of pipe that work best. I just got a bunch of free 2" schedule 40 PVC pipe and bunch of fittings but looking at it, it just seems big for the application. I am...

Food grade plastics are made of either Polypropylene (#5 plastics) or High-Density Polyethylene (#2 plastics) and are the safest plastics to use for food or water storage, #5 being the safest of the two.

"The manufacture, use and disposal of PVC creates potent environmental toxins. Polyvinyl chloride, the main ingredient of PVC pipe, is classified as a known human carcinogen. Stabilizers and plasticizers used in PVC production may contain lead or other heavy metals." These are the statements i...

Hey all, my girl asked me a question i hadn't thought much about concerning the use of PVC for water systems and feeders. We wouldn't personally eat or drink from something being stored in PVC piping so i was wondering if my chickens should be either? I did go with food grade #5 buckets to make...

I really appreciate the input you've given me though-out the thread Wyandottes7!! I cant wait to get my little fluff balls, its a little more work than i was looking for but i do belive it will be well worth it, plus who doesnt love a fluffy little ball of feathers with legs that goes cheep...

Thanx again everyone for sharing your experiences with the various breeds ya'll have had! As expected i remain as undecided as ever, however i do think i am narrowing down my breed list. I am curious to know if those who have had really nice chickens bought them as 1 day olds or even hatched...

Thanx for the pics loveblackstars! Beautiful birds you have there! I new this would be a good thread for a newbie - lots of great ideas. Red/Black stars Wyandottes Sex Links all looking very good, many good positive comments about them Thanks again everyone for the help!

Thank you for the input everyone, great real-world experience to hear about. I've heard good things about the Red Star. Like Percheron Chick said i'll probably change my mind 100 times and think im well on the way to that # of mind changes. Appreciate the input. What do people think about the...

Thanx Wyandottes7! Thats great feedback, i love getting info from people who have actual experience with these hens. The Wyandottes look like beautiful birds, i will certainly add it to my A list. I was also looking at the Red Star or Black Stars and the Easter Eggers are intriguing as well...

Hey all, I'm new to the chicken thing and will be lookin to get chicks next spring and want help deciding which breeds to go with. I'm trying to do all my research now so i will be totally ready for the girls when coop is built. Looking for 4-5 large, productive brown egg laying, must be docile...

Thanx for the link Kelsie, intersting stuff. Looks like i will have to take Broodiness in to acount more than i was thinking, i dont want my little egg machines going inactive too often!I wish the Buffs wouldnt tent toward broodiness! They look so fat and sweet. These look like good options...

Hi all, new future chicken owner here. Im researching the breed of chickens i will get next for spring, i am looking for docile, big hens that are good productive layers of brown eggs and good around kids / family. Originally thinking of a couple Buff Orpingtons and a few Black Australorps since...

Thanks to everyone for your input. I certainly want to create a nice environmet for my chickens to live and lay in so i appreciate the feedback. Someday pictures will be posted of what i ended up doing and i'm sure the girls will love it. Thanx again all Jason

Hi all! I am new the the BYC community and am absolutely excited to get my coop built and get some chickens for the first time. I had a few questions concerning using some large thick pieces of tempered glass in my coop and the chicken run attached to it. I thought it would be cool to make 1...