I just got this coop and have a small window of opportunity before I move any chickens into it, to make adjustments. I wanted to get feedback on how I can improve the interior for practicality, ease of cleaning, and best use of space. I’m in northern IL and expect to have 6-8 chickens, about 1/2...
I recently moved to a very rural area over 1.5 hours away from Chicago. Channahon IL. Never really thought that this small town of 10,000 would be anti-chicken. Other larger cities such as Chicago, Naperville, and more allow chickens. Yet this tiny village is too "urban" for such consideration...
I will cross post- but I think this is a topic that has relevance beyond the state of IL. A lot of people facing similar issues could benefit from a starting point to tailor to their local needs.
I recently moved to a very rural area over 1.5 hours away from Chicago. Channahon IL. Never really thought that this small town of 10,000 would be anti-chicken. Other larger cities such as Chicago, Naperville, and more allow chickens. Yet this tiny village is too "urban" for such consideration...
Recently moved from Indiana to Channahon Illinois near Joliet. I'll be starting my flock from scratch because when I sold my previous home, the buyers wanted all the animals to stay!
I'm looking for Cochins if anyone has any?
I'm just getting this page put together!! Please bear with me. Along with all manner of poultry, I raise Holland Lop and Lionhead rabbits. You can view my rabbitry website, Karrot Kreek Rabbitry at:
www.karrotkreek.com
Here are some pics to get things started!
This is our reigning king of the...
I'm cutting way back on my rabbits and poultry. Entire rabbitry/poultry equipment, cages, water bottles, etc for sale. Used for 1-2yrs. In very good condition. Some items (like water bottles) are brand new and unopened!!
Used Cages:
24x24 stackable cages from Bass Cage and Have-a-Heart (prior...
Just in time for spring hatching!
I have an RCOM King Suro-20 that I purchased new about 9 mo ago from Kemp's Koops (about $530 after shipping). Maybe I'm digitally challenged, but I just couldn't get the hang of it even though I've seen rave reviews on it. I couldn't make the humidity hold...
I am definitely interested! I have been wanting an alpaca for awhile. I actually helped start the local 4-H llama club in my area way back when. I haven't had a llama or alpaca since I went to college. And now that I'm back to having my own farm... this is just perfect! I live in northern IN...
My husband and I will be there! Last year was great!! Can't wait to do it again
I will post the food, swap, and auction/raffle items that we can bring when it gets closer to the event. Will depend what we've got around at the time.
-Stacie & Bob
I don't know about Asian beetles... I still get them allthough not as bad as pre-Guineas. But it could also be the weather.
However I can say that I have gone from spending $350 on exterminators and nasty chemicals to $0. And I don't have to have my house sprayed anymore for bugs. We used to get...
Anyone have any suggestions or pictures on how to design breeding pens that are appropriate for cold weather climates?
Looking forward to the feedback and great ideas!!!