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  1. kirschj

    Need to buy a quality coop!

    Agree with others. Make one out of quality materials if you can- cedar wood. Or get one from urban coop company. They changed their name. Can’t remember what it’s called now. Really high quality. Pricey but you get what you pay for and they always have some sales. We’ve had one for 6 years and...
  2. kirschj

    Chickens eating styrofoam

    I have noticed that my chickens have eaten a very large quantity of Styrofoam that I used as insulation over the summer. I had noticed them eating it in the past when I had some sitting in the yard and moved it away, but they found it and pecked at it. I assume they are eating it, but can' tell...
  3. kirschj

    Can chickens eat chocolate?

    I'm curious about feeding pumpkin protein bars (didn't turn out with the best consistency so my family won't eat) with chocolate chips to my chickens. The chickens will eat just about everything. I see a lot of answers here, but none seem to be based on any science about whether chickens can eat...
  4. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

    For sleeping, there is plenty of room. They really don't need much space. I let mine free range during the day.
  5. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

  6. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

    WAJackalope, you shouldn't need an additional roost. Mine fits 8 and an extra 4 or 6 could easily fit up there. They're good sleeping close and comfy. As for the poop board, you can do it and I've considered it, but the ventilation with the open wires is nice. However, you could have the boards...
  7. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

    FYI. If ease of setting up and maintenance is key (understanding young kids) this is a great coop. My one caveat- you have to be willing to do deep bed method (piling more bedding and not removing regularly).
  8. kirschj

    Can chickens eat safflower seeds?

    Great. Thanks!
  9. kirschj

    Can chickens eat safflower seeds?

    Is there an issue with giving wild bird seed to chickens? We mostly feed them high quality organic or transitional grains, food scraps and occasional shelled sunflower seeds for wild birds. Is the latter harmful because it is for Wild birds? I only ask because I'm curious if they are treated...
  10. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

    I put thick a plastic clear tarp around most of the outside. There is plenty of ventilation with the top open holes and the drafty planks. Cover the outside and it isn't pretty but will keep out drafts. Ours haven't gotten frostbite/frost-comb at -20 in Minnesota.
  11. kirschj

    Coop maintenance

    I also am a minimalist about cleaning, every 2-4 weeks and use deep bed litter. I do sniff around and keep the litter very deep and scrape away poop, more so in the winter. My chickens are very healthy though I always feel like I should be cleaning more often. I think checking them out every day...
  12. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

    Apocaloptimist, can you clarify what you mean by PDZ? Sorry if that is obvious. And I agree that it is easy to put together and high quality materials. I also just found out that they have a walk in version, which would have been nice, but is quite expensive.
  13. kirschj

    Anyone have experience with Urban Chicken Coop Company?

    I actually have one and it works great, but it is really short so hard to get in a clean. No issues in the winter in Minnesota except that you need to cover the sides with thick plastic to keep the wind out.
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