mmtillman said:
Hello to another SW Missourian !
We are in the SW corner of MO here right between Springfield and Joplin , not far from the ARK line. Where are you from?
We are in Nevada, MO. Hello neighbor! Small world, for sure.
Kathy
Handsome Joe, Thank you, thank you! GREAT idea, I like that. Yes, I did run right out and purchase DE, as soon as I heard about it. My chicks are only a couple weeks old, and my coop is only partially done. I will use your advise with the nests, as well. Thanks again! BTW, loved your photos.
I will have to check that out, at Home Depot, for the Service Tempered Hardboard. On another thread they say Garden timbers are on sale there, so I must go! Another question.... what does the hardware cloth do, when some use it over the droppings area? I don't understand that part.
OK, I think I've got it now! I have it imagined in my head, anyway! I will give it a try. THANKS SO MUCH, to all of you! This is such a great place to learn and be supported ! WONDERFUL ! ! I love this site! It is, however, addicting..... I am losing alot of sleep!
Now, do I have this right.... See, my roosts will be 16 feet long. So, under the 4 ft high roosts (about 12 " beneath) I make a shelf like area to hold a vinyl covered (or tin) board. Then the area beneath this shelf will still be open area for the chickens. But, how will I be able to move a 16...
Newbie here.. OK, We have the coop built. We live in southwest Missouri. We have 2 week old chicks (44, so far). We thought we could handle more?? Anyway, It is 12 ft (sides) x 16 ft. (nearly 200 square feet). It has a "shed," type roof (front high, back low) 8 ft front, 6 ft back wall. Metal...