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Guys, I'm sorry to be so useless at computer operation, but I haven't a clue of how to go about submitting pictures, etc.. for my rainwater replentished, automatic chicken watering system. So I submitted pictures via email (I recently learned how to do that) and a description of how the system...

We picked up six different day old chicks this Spring, one of which is a Black Astralorp. We have had no previous experience with this breed and that brings us to our question. The chicks are now 9 weeks old and the Astralorp has gone from being the second smallest to the largest. She/he also...

Hi, I'm an electrician, so I guess I have to try and answer your question. If all you plan to run in your coop is lighting, then a 15-amp circuit is fine. If you plan to run a heater then you might consider a 20-amp circuit. The wire size is what dictates the ampacity of the circuit. # 14 wire...

Those folks who have suggested running regular AC power to your coop have given you the best information. The problem with solar 'anything' is the cost of solar panels that are actually capable of producing any truly usable power. Then you need a battery to store it in and as has been pointed...

You know, there is some value to being old! I grew up in a period when we didn't have to worry about what might or might not poison us. (Apart from known poisons everyone avoided.) Today's folks are scared to death of everything! In my opinion, it's a sorry way to live! I drank water from...

For some reason no one has mentioned cutting down saplings and using them for posts. Sure they will rot away eventually, but if you are concerned about PT chemicals, rotting wood is something you'll have to face unless you choose metal posts. Someone already pointed out chickens will pick at...