I'm definitely sold on poop boards! My poop board is made from a purple styrofoam type material (from Home Depot) and then I cover it (because the chickens will eat the styrofoam) with a cut open empty chicken feed bag that's made from some type of tough woven material. I put it under the roosts...
If you don't mind, could you please post a picture of your "coop cover sides will be rolled up and this first winter sides down"? Our coop is hardware cloth on 3 sides and we were looking for something that rolls up/down to block the winter winds. Thanks!
As a fun hobby for us since we're retired. But, I never thought I would love them so much! They're fun to be around, cute personalities, and the bonus is the eggs!
Hello! First time chicken owner here! Birthday present from my daughter was 2 wk old 8 buff orpingtons & 2 easter eggers. They are so entertaining, especially since we are all on stay-at-home orders. Didn't realize they grow so fast though...we haven't built a coop for them yet, husband has...