Well had 8 hens and 2 roos. Still have 2 roos and 6 hens. All hens are now laying. 2 hens were older and the others wouldn't leave them alone so I gave them to my Mom. She has divided pens so they will be good there. Also I ordered 75 chicks; 50 Araucana pullets and 25 free. The 25 free are...
My coop is done and chickens are home... I have 10 chickens. 1 black Maran hen and she is laying. 1 roo not sure what he is; will show pics. He is a blue something, possible Maran. And 1 roo Araucana and 7 Araucna hens. Here is my pics. I will get more later but I was excited. You tell...
What is everyones thoughts on using chain linked fence? It seems easier to put up, but will it keep predators out. Im looking at one at home depot or lowes. Trying to get our chicken run figured out but fencing ideas keep getting me down.
What is the best wire or fencing? I have all kinds of predators here so we know to put a top over the run and make sure everyone is in at night, but need ideas on the type of material to build the run itself.
Thank you everyone for welcoming us to your group. We will probably have more questions and will appreciate any answers. Will put progress reports and pics as we go along.
Thank you. So for now, either get standard size or bantam? Not both unless we can keep them separate? I know not to put adults with babies or young chicks, but I don't know about banty and standard size together.
Thank you. I didn't know about who lays eggs better. I do like orpingtons. Now what is the difference between Ameracauna and Aracana? I think EE's are different also, right?
My husband and I have had chickens before, but just for eggs and meat. We got them at the feed store and they were just chicks. We got them grown and only lost 2 out of 50. 28 turned out to be roos; we had them butchered at locker plant that does chickens on certain days. They were...