Often treated wood (framing material or exterior plywood) is sold still "wet" and it is very unstable if not anchored to something else. Basically as it dries, it warps. So I would not recommend using treated pine to make your frame. I would create a frame out of regular untreated pine or...
Of course you are nuts...we all are . Seems like you could use your chickens to help clear the weedy lawn. I don't know how much they will want to eat blueberry/raspberry plants, but mine seem to leave the blackberry leaves alone. You will probably need to have other stuff that is more...
Some pics of the flock...Sorry about the poor quality
trying out the unfinished coop
Starting to get bigger
and curious
Out in the yard with coop in background
Thanks for the greetings y'all! And thanks to the community for all of the great info that has made the last couple months go so smoothly as I started my first chicken raising experience. I hope to return the favor as much as I can.
Hello BYC,
Just joined today, but I have read so much great information from this site over the years.
I recently started my urban backyard flock in Austin, Texas. I have five pullets that are all about 2 months old now...a buff orpington, black sex link, americauna, brown leghorn, and a...