I love the idea of a coop on wheels but I also want a fenced in run. My chicks don't arrive until May 25th so I have some time to decide what I want to do.
Hi Michiganders, Just signed on a few days ago, I have 10 chicks due to arrive May 25th. In the prep phase getting everything together before the chicks arrive. I'm very excited about my new adventure.
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I've never actually been in a TSC until today! I got my last 6 chicks at the Co-op. But they are closed and I was completely out of chick starter, so I had to go to TSC. No ducks, or turkeys otherwise it might have been REALLY hard to say no,lol.
I'm going to order some meaties in...
I think it would be next to impossible to keep bats out of a barn. Bats have been dying off in large numbers just like the bees. Bee glad you have bats.
I've read a safe organic control for bugs is diatomaceous earth. Here is a link to a previous discussion on DE on BYC https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3688
I am new to BYC. I went to my local library and Amazon for books on chickens and building coops. I ordered 10 chicks today. I looked for egg laying ability along with the color of the egg, temperament and ability to tolerate cold temps as I love in Michigan. I'm very excited about my new...