Not much to tell. I waited for a long time before I did this build. This is my first flock and I didn't want it to be a burden on my family or myself. I also knew that they had to pay for themselves so I gathered info from this site and realized that I had much of the materials laying around...
Thanks. I am not a purist by any stretch. I was just looking for an animal that would earn its keep. I love eggs and my family goes through several dozen a week (big family), so production REDs might be just the ticket.
I bought them at the Tractor Supply four weeks ago, and boy...I mean girl, do they grow fast. Currently getting the outside coop ready for their permanent home. The lady at the store said that they were Rhode Island Reds and they all look the same. So, is she correct or was she pulling my...