Thanks you for the words of encouragement and links! I love doing research here! It is nice to be able to look at coop designs and take ideas to use on your own. I really appreciate BackYard Chickens and its members! Thanks again.
~Joyce
We just got in our new flock on Sunday, April 27th. We purchased from Murray McMurray Hatcheries and received 5 Black Jersey Giants, 5 White Jersey Giants and 5 Light Brahmas, oh and 1 mystery chick. They are currently in our brooder. Is anyone here raising a similar flock. We do reside in South...
My chickens always loved when we added the dry leaves we raked at fall. They scratch and peck looking for insects and actually manage to break down a large pile in a short time. However, we really didn't find it helped much with a muddy run. We added sand for the mud issue and that helps.
Light Brahmas .. friendly, easy to handle, heavy plumage great for the cold, and they lay in the winter! I have just purchased the first of this bread for myself for the reasons listed. As here in NJ not only has it been a wet year but a bitter cold one! Good luck!