That's good to know. We are going to have 55 chickens, and once we build our coops we are gonna move that number up. My goal is to have a semi functional hatchery or egg sales co. By dec. Ideally we will have around 500 of various breeds by this time next year...... in reality my gf will put a...
I'm sure! I'll take them all as well, looking to start a hatchery, local egg, and chicken meat buisness. Starting small with 44, but hoping to scale up asarp.
The funny thing is it takes alot of time for them to start laying. By then hopefully it will be over and I can collect some egg laying chickens for cheap(cause people who bought wont want them anymore)
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. It isn't available atm, which is why I'm here asking. I loved it for the price and sturdy build. However, can't get till June or something like that.
I just got back from the store, found a cheap, easy option of PVC piping and chicken wire. If need be I could pour some resin into the pipes for a solid beam once everything is set up. Total estimation time is roughly 3-6 hrs of work, which is NOT that bad. Also found someone to build a run for...
I only a quality prefab coop will be very expensive and the little ones at the farm supplies will fall apart and or warp within a couple season with the cheap wood they use.
Thats the issue I have. My gf isn't as handy as I am with building, and I don't have the free time to build/fabricate my...
My gf and I currently have 14 chicks. We are getting another 30 next week via delivery. We have probably 4 weeks before we have to move the chickens out. Due to the layout of my back yard I am wanting to have a 20x20x8 run/coop. We are utilizing our shed for this, but the materials to build a...