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Same with mine. Not that they even try. Could be due to seeing one of the cats through the door last summer. They all went scrambling off the porch. Bruce

Ah, but you bought adult birds! I would agree 120% with "make sure the coop is ready first" in that case. 2 day old chicks need LITTLE space and give you plenty of time to build the coop assuming: You DO have a plan. If it is an "easy build" meaning minimum of cuts, no need for concrete pads...

That is really cool! Never even heard of a hover before. I only know about the light bulb reflectors that have wire in the front ( I guess to make sure if it falls, the bulb isn't on the ground but I don't know). What about the Australorps and Easter Eggers? You'll like them. First thing...

I guess I wouldn't have even thought to do that since I research before I do new things. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised. How many cute little Easter chicks and bunnies get brought home by people who haven't thought past "boy is my kid going to be happy on Sunday!" And they lay eggs...

Post your location in your profile and you'll probably get lots of suggestions! Of course they might be conflicting suggestions. Nice job on the "use what you have" coop. I bet the birds will like the "unfinished wood" ladder I'm still going with "make sure the brooder is ready as long as...

OK, I'll bite: What is "beer evading"? Beer: malted alcoholic beverage Evading: escaping or avoiding You were avoiding beer for a year while figuring out what to do? Well, thinking with a clear head IS a good idea! Me too. That is why I bought the Golden Feather membership - to help support...

I don't have time tonight to read all the replies so I'll probably repeat some things others have said. It is NOT complicated. I was a newbie last year, I was just barely thinking about MAYBE wanting to get some chickens at this time last year. Getting chicks. 1) Some hatcheries ALWAYS have...