The reason the algae keeps coming back is because you have not killed it. Two cups of bleach in a full bucket should do it. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then dump it. Then let the bucket dry before using it. Algae grows in the presence of light so if you are using pvc pipe then there shouldn't...
If you want to stop algae you need to stop light transmission. I use a cup drinker system that I made and I use a black bucket. Also don't use any clear tubing or pipe.
I heard about the dog/cat thing. That was the police chief trying to get that introduced. Was a year or two ago. It went nowhere. I've had chickens (different flocks) at my house for 8 or nine years and 4-5 years at my last house. All of my neighbors that their yard attaches to mine know I have...
Oh cool. Thanks. I'm thinking they may be a bit older than I think. I bought them at the local livestock auction and have no idea how old they were when I got them. I've been sweating it. I want ten hens but was worried I'd have to get rid of a few. Especially the white headed one.
I use pvc for the feeders. These three are on a door so I can open it and fill them from the outside. The waterer is a 5 gallon bucket with nipple drinkers on the bottom.
I bought this pre made coop from a shed company and then built and attached the run.
My brother bought this coop with small run and we added onto it. [/IMG]