I saved money on mine by building it like a litter box. Raised sides and filled with all purpose sand, then sprinkle some pdz on top. It scoops so easily and nothing ever hits the boards themselves. It's my favorite feature in the coop! We actually added an extension on the coop this year so...
what about using something like housewrap on the sides instead of tarp? It's breathable material and white so it should help shed heat. I cover the sides of my chicken tractor with it and then use roofing on top. It worked great for the broilers I raised last summer. I also added ice to...
Thanks! Glad to meet you, as well. I don't often carry my phone around with me, but I have a few pics. I've included here pics of the 4 new pullets I'm brooding to add to my flock, some pics of the RIR nosing around, and a couple pics of the ducks I took when they were growing. I didn't take...
I used smooth white hardboard panels from Lowe's for the inside walls of my coop. I think it was about $20 for a 4x8 sheet. It's worked great so far! Easy to clean since it's a nice, smooth surface and it's water resistant.
Hello from West Virginia! I'm just about one year into my chicken adventure! I've raised Rhode Island Reds that I keep for eggs, had a nice bunch of Cornish Cross that I raised in a chicken tractor last year for meat, and just finished my first Pekin ducks for meat. I've learned so much from...