Search results for query: *

Golden Sex Link, New Hampshire Red and Barred Rock. So excited.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks for the suggestion. I just added it to my profile. Thanks!!

I built it with a 10" deep footer of concrete. I think that will do the trick. (See my article on my profile, for more info about how I built the coop). I have never had a problem with predators getting inside the coop. Hopefully it will stay that way. Thanks.

Sorry for the delay in posting my final coop pictures. I finally finished this article. You can see the pictures of the coop as it stands now. I love this coop compared to my first one. It works great. The electric door that opens and closes on a timer is a great feature.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I just added an up-to-date picture of the coop. Will definitely follow the advice here to get it cleaned up.

Hi, I just purchased three new chicks yesterday. Currently they are in the garage staying warm and safe. I need to get the coop ready for them. The coop has been sitting empty for 5 years since my last bunch of chickens were slaughtered by a group of raccoons. (My fault for letting them free...

I have 5 chickens. 5903 + 5 = 5908 1 - Barred Plymouth Rock 1 - Buffed Orpington' 1 - Black Lace Wyandot 1 - Black Sex Link 1 - Rhode Island Red

Wow!! That is a big coop and run. I have 5 hens and have 20 sq. feet inside the coop and 50 square feet in the outer run. So that's 4 sq ft per hen inside and 10 sq ft per hen outside. I thought I was overdoing it!! :-) I look forward to seeing your progress.

My Barred Plymouth Rock was attacked by an owl. It left a big bloody gash in the back of her head, right behind the comb. When I found her she was in a kind of shock. I cleaned out the wound, put on Neosporone (because I wasn't sure what else to do) to try and protect the wound from germs...

I am in the process of rebuilding my coop. I am posting pictures, plans and commentary as I go. I'm glad to share what I learn. Check it out - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/d-family-chicks Kris

Thanks! Yes, this tree fort has worked well for the last year and a half. But, alas it must go. I wonder how the girls will adjust to their new home?

Hi, In 2011, I built our first coop from an old tree fort. It has worked great...but unfortunately it is right in the way of the new driveway. So, I'm building Coop 2.0. I'm taking what I learned from the first coop and building something drier, better ventilated, and easier to maintain and...

Hi, Do you have a picture? We'd love to see it.

Very funny.

Lovely flock. Thanks for sharing.

I love this addition. Thanks for making it available.

I agree. I think im paying $5 per egg, after building two coops, etc. But it is worth it!

Congratulations!

I agree. Maybe the addition of a covered run would do the trick. We dont get much snow in WA, but when we do the roof over the run gives them the protection they need.