This is awesome! This is what I was hoping to hear. I would love to see some pics of your chicken run. I'm looking for ideas on how to keep the sand from getting wet and smelly. Thanks for replying to me. This has been a big help.
I like the idea of sand in the coop. I'm planning on doing that unless someone can convince me otherwise. Honestly, I'm just looking for convenience and the most simplest way to keep the coop and run clean.
Hey guys! I'm just about to start work on our chicken run. I know everyone has different opinions on what ground cover works best, but what works best for you and why? Our coop and run is shaded by 8-10 good size trees so right now we have more than enough leaves. I was thinking about a natural...
Hey guys! Davidson County here and new to this whole BYC thing. I'm still in the process of building my coop and hope to get some Black Australorps for my first flock. Does anyone close by have any? And if so, where did you get them? Thanks for all the feedback. I need all the help I can get!!
I was wondering how many snakes you guys run in to while raising your chickens? We have our fair share of snakes here in NC, but I'm sure I'll run into more than my share while raising these birds. It's not going to be that bad, right????
Thanks for the feedback. I've got a little ways to go on my coop before I'm ready for the chicks, but you gave me a lot to think about. I really appreciate it!
Not that I know of. He was a retired Green Beret but lived on a pretty big spread in NY. Surprising to me, there are quite a few Gossett's around. Not a very common name though.
Hey guys! I'm new to BYC and I'm in the process now of building my first coop. I was just wondering where y'all get your chickens? Tractor Supply or from a hatchery or somewhere else?? I'm seriously thinking about getting Australorps for starters since they're friendly, dependable and laid back...