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Based on your location, I would go with a tractor. You can build a 4x8 for about $70 and it will hold 3 hens. If you expand just build another one, it's an easy way to keep the flock separated. Plus it will make your lawn look awesome.

I built one that was 12' by 32' and it lasted one day. It is now two 12' by 16' tractors. You need really flat terrain for a really large tractor. My 12 week old Leghorns were out of the tractor in 5 minutes,

Quote: Where are you from? I'll give you 2 4x8 tractors that connect together to make a run big enough for 6 hens.

Build a fence and be a responsible owner of animals.

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How long can eggs stay in the nest box in arround 65 degree weather? The reason I'm asking is I'm working out of town during the week and I have eggs that are 2 days old, are they still ok to eat after staying outside for 2 days?

welcome from coastal NC

Welcome from Wilmington.

Thanks everyone.

New member here from Wilmington, I've had chickens for about a year but just found the site.

There have been lots of posts on growing grass for chickens, but the chickens destroy the grass. I have planted a small 10 x 10 area with clover and a 10 x 10 area with rye grass in my yard. I cut thew grass every day with garden shears and give the grass to my 5 RIR hens. They have a steady...

There is a farm supply on Oleander, between the mall and where it splits into Dawson.