I just started raising 4 chickens (2 barred rocks, 1 blue W., and 1 Golden Laced W.) that are now nearing egg-laying age (they are 17 weeks old). I purchased a coop from Precision Pets. I have a large fenced run around the coop and also let them free-range when I can supervise (my wife doesn't...
I don't have anti-digging barriers, the wire fence is welded wire, I had previously covered the run with a very light net because I was worried about raptors but have since removed it and so the run is uncovered. I have actually covered the top of the feeder with a garbage can lid to keep the...
I just got started raising chickens. I have 4 16-week old hens and am wondering about the best way to feed/water them. When they
were chicks, I had these:
And now I have:
Which are both large and take up a lot of room in the coop:
I have a large run which is approx. 30'x15' and...