Didn't know the adult chicken poop was that large! I'll go with the larger wire, for sure...The whole thing will have a hardware cloth apron around it to keep out predators. Don't know if the coyotes are actually in my neighborhood, but I have a large dog with a high prey drive, who is...
Thanks for all the input. I was a bit concerned about them being on wire; I like the idea of putting the wire under the roosts only. As for ventilation, I live in Phoenix, so this coop will be more of an "Arizona Room" concept, with screening on each side and a wood awning (best way I can...
Hello, everyone:) I have my first chickens, 2 RIR and 2 barred rocks, who are 4 weeks old and thriving, and will be starting to build my coop and run next week. I've studied the pictures and designs on this web site, and have a pretty good idea what I want to do, but I have one question. Can...
I am new to raising chickens. I have 4 chicks, 2 RIR and 2 Barred Rocks who are now almost 3 weeks old. I have been studying the pictures of diffferent kinds of coops and runs, and want to build a tractor coop/run for these girls so they can forage and I can move them around to different areas...
I am new to chickens; I bought my first 4 (2 barred rocks, 2 RIR) right before New YEars; they are now 2 weeks old and thriving. I did some research before gettng them, but this site has been a godsend for answering questions and gleaning information! I know that people in the Phoenix area...
Hello, all! I have my first baby chicks, 2 RIR and 2barred rocks, who are now 5 days old. I did my homework and have a suitable brooder, starter food, heat lamp, etc, and they seem to be doing fine; they eat, drink, poop, sleep and explore their brooder. They all peck at the sides of the...