coop questions

Ok, so a few weeks ago I had asked for some ideas on how to build a coop on a budget since everything pre-fab was either too small or way too expensive. I got a few great ideas (like the hoop coop and converting an old kids playhouse) and realized that our neighbor was trying to give away their...

Hello! Previously I grew up on a hobby farm, specialized in reptiles in the pet industry, and volunteered at a large bird rescue. Last year, I moved to NE OK to be near my folks and landed a good employer that allows me some free time. I get to watch a mix of prairie birds and waterfowl here...

I have one rooster, and one hen. (My other hen recently died) they are both silkies. I live in north Alabama. It gets hot here and it does rain. They have a very traditional coop right now but it has become infested with flies (!!!!) and I’m moving. So new coop time. Wood ain’t cheap right now...

Hi, all! We are finally getting our first batch of chicks (and ducks!) within the next few weeks. I am in the process of getting everything ready for our new little flock before they get here, and am definitely stuck on the coop some. I really, really like the looks and double use of the coops...

I am a new chicken mom. I have 10 RIR that are 6 1/2 weeks old. We build a run for them against the house with a light inside that is hardware cloth on the bottom and chicken wire on the top. They have been outside for about 2 weeks now with no problems, I put them all in a coop that is INSIDE...