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CONGRATS ON THE CHICKS ARRIVING HEALTHY! Mine just moved out into the coop today! They grow so fast! :)

Thanks for the suggestion! I don't blame your wife- the aesthetics are somewhat important! It's nice to keep everything as unobtrusive and streamlined as possible. Good luck with your phase two- let me know how it goes and if you have any suggestions.

That's stressful! I am in central KY and drove about 1.5 hrs to get mine, the idea of shipping is scary for me- but it's one of the only ways to really get exactly what you want. Good luck-sending warm positive vibes to your little kids on the way!

I'm a newbie here, and to chickens! Welcome! This is a great site, I have already been able to use some great advice from this page!

I'm a newbie too! We built the coop then got the chicks and brooder. I currently have 13 chicks in the house-boy are they a handful and so much fun! I got a variety- Wyandottes (Silver and Gold Laced) Barred Rocks and Americanas. So far the Barred rocks are my favorites! Sweet and cuddly and...

Hi! I am also a newbie! Everyone has been great and I've already gotten to use some great advice. Good luck with your chicks!

I'm a newbie-Started out with a little variety: Wyandottes (Silver and Gold Laded) Americanas and Barred Rocks. So far the Barred Rocks are my favorite- very sweet. Good luck!

The verdict is in! They LOVE the meal worms- There are several of the Wyandottes that will now come up and roost on my arm after I've given a few treats (and make sure to move slowly). I was also extremely entertained when they went to town pecking at and examining a silver charm bracelet I was...

Thanks! I have a neighbor who mounted a cup and fan type system to his garage roof- I think it's a wind powered unit. I am going to talk to him to see what ideas he has as well. There just HAS to be a way to make it work! :)

Thanks everyone! Yeah, the solar power idea is a little overwhelming- and bits and pieces seem doable. I am guessing since there is not much information on harnessing enough energy to make it cost effective- the challenge will be substantial. I'll continue to do my research and chip away at...

Hi Everyone. Looking for some information on using solar panels to provide power to a coop that is too far from our home to extend electric to. Has anyone had any luck with any certain system or panel that they'd be willing to share about? I'd like to have possibly just a low energy light...

Thanks everyone! That is indeed the guardian of the flock- my min pin wearing a sweeter! I am going to get some meal worms today for a light treat, along with some fine grit and work on slowly buying the love of these babes!

Hi Everyone! Just starting out with chickens My boyfriend used to raise meat birds (300+) at a time. I've started small with 13 chicks 5 Sliver Laced Wyandottes, 4 Gold Laced Wyandottes, 2 Barred Rocks, and 2 Americanas. I've noticed that the Wyandottes are a little more flighty than the...