I just noticed my barred rocks feet and legs look red and while looking at her she sneezed 4 times! We got a new rooster yesterday but he seems healthy and her comb looks good. Any ideas what is wrong with her?
We had nine hens that are laying, 3 Barred Rocks, 3 Easter Eggers, & 3 Cinnamon Queens that are just about 6 mo old. They all seemed healthy and happy but we went out today and one of the Barred Rocks had died. We are wondering if the heat may of been a factor. We have had a heat advisory in...
I would avoid cement/backer board. Heavy and difficult to work with (joints need to be taped and skim coated as well), compared to wood. I would stick with 4x8 sheets of ext wood siding from Lowes and or pole barn metal for siding or roof.
Not necessarily the coop itself, but certain features of the coop might be best facing specific directions. Take into consideration, prevailing winds, sunlight, human access and rain.
I'm a carpenter and I'm getting ready to build my first coop. I think you will be fine with either choice. Maybe staining/treating the underside of the roof would help control moisture. You could also check out Zip sheeting. It has a coating that is moisture "proof". No need for felt paper. You...
Do chicks need natural light in their brooder room? I'm planning on putting my brooder in the basement (constant 60 degrees), with a red light for heat. Is there a problem with chicks not having natural light during the day? There would be no other lights on in the basement (no windows) except...