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I have some hens that are becoming broody. Its still cold here, as we live in Maine. When should I allow them to hatch chicks? Is there an optimal low temperature limit? Thank you!

We already did metal roofing. Now im reading another thread about soneone having issues. Ugh... might need to add insulation to keep the warmer air in the coop from hitting the metal roof.

Hi everyone. Our new coop is coming along nicely. Poop boards and roosts are done. We're planning on leaving openings where the roof rafters attach to the walls on each side. Covered with hardware cloth of course. The distance between the rafters is 16 inches. I was figuring on leaving 2...

Thank you, i'll check out Amazon.

Thanks for the link and info. That's actually a pretty good price too!

I plan to use hardware cloth for my coop and run per most peoples suggestion for safety. What is the best source for buying? It will pretty expensive I know, but I feel it's worth it for sure. Where have you found the best deal, Tractor Supply, Lowes, online etc? Thank you!

\ Too funny! lol

Thanks so much. I will start weaning them from the heat. We have a shed being given to us from our neighbor. We plan to make a large permanent coop. The darn rainy weather has caused a huge set back in moving the shed. They will have a lovely large coop within about 3 weeks I hope. I know the...

Daytime temps 70, night time lows 45 to 55. No rain will get in, wind would be minimal. Brooder is an old 4 x 10 utility cart. Inside brooder is 4 feet with a door I can open to let them "out" into the other 4 feet which is covered with hardware cloth. I would not let them out for another month...

:he:hit LOL 25, 4 week old chicks... haha They are getting crowded because there are 25 of them. That did sound funny! Sorry about that.

Hello everyone! I am a new chicken "momma"! I have 4 fully feathered 8 week old chicks that are in my newly finished outside brooder. It has a heat lamp and is fully secure. They have been doing fine. I have 25 month old chicks. They are not fully feathered yet. They are getting pretty cramped...

They are beautiful!

I am brand new. I've been doing a lot of reading and research. I want good layers and usually "friendly" chickens as I have grandchildren. I know handling them as chicks makes them friendly and used to people. So I thought I would start with 4 each of Plymouth Rock, Sex Linked, Leghorn, Buff...

Absolutely! It is a constant work in progress as i'm sure you know. I've been wanting chickens for quite a while. Finally getting it done! Congratulations on your farm. Good stuff! Rain makes for a muddy mess. I feel your pain! We get a super muddy season in spring after all the snow melts...

Thanks so much!

LOL that posted before I was done! I'm getting used to the sight navigation! We love having the space. We do our own haying. i'm excited to add chickens to the farm!

Thanks so much! We bought this farm about 6 years ago.

I am so ready for warmer weather! Sounds like we're both anxious to get building! I have 20 chicks coming. so exciting!

So true. He has had many injuries along the way! Now he's off in a hostile zone, the man is giving me gray hairs! lol

Good morning everyone! I'm so happy to be here! I am about to embark on being a chicken momma! My lovely neighbors are giving me a large shed to convert into a coop. We will be moving it into place soon. I have all my brooding supplies ready and am about to order my chicks. It's still cold...