coop

  1. MerryJChix

    Hello From Oregon!

    I am new to this forum, we are in the center of Oregon in 'Central Oregon'. Not new to chickens, but new interests in how we feed them more naturally (non-GMO, organic, fermented/soaked diet, ect). We are novice homesteaders and expanding our knowledge in all things. We currently have a flock of...
  2. snkjohnson

    Can bunnies live with chicks?

    I’d love to hear anyone’s experience about housing chicken and rabbits together. We just got 21 new chicks, my kids would love a couple of bunnies, can I raise them together, and if so, what is the best way to house the bunnies, in the coop with the chickens, or in the run? Do they need a...
  3. RossAcres

    Need pallet coop ideas!

    Let me see those pallet coops/runs! Getting some large ducks (I normally raise bantams) and need some visual ideas! Also, please let me know how you stand your pallets up if they're standing on the ground. Rebar near me is $5 for two feet 😅
  4. S

    Is this a good coop for 5 geese? Enough ventilation?

    It's 8ft wide and 4ft high
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    • coop geese care geese coop
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    • Forum: Geese
  5. B

    Omlet cube Mk2 roosting bars Etsy modification

    I’ve had chickens for around 4 months now and they have always had the mk2 cube, it’s easy to clean but I am having to clean it everyday because the girls rarely get their poop to drop through the roosting bars into the tray! They have an auto door so are out early and I try to get in there...
  6. LouderLizzy

    Muscovy Newbie! Northern Ontario

    I have 6 Muscovy ducklings aged 3m and 2.5 m. 3 drakes, 3 hens we believe. And am looking for more tips and tricks on keeping them happy and healthy. - is there anywhere I can order feed online to my door? As closest supply is 1.5hr away. - how can I ensure a safe cold winter for them in...
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    • coop duck feed muscovey ducklings muscovy northern ontario winter
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    • Forum: Ducks
  7. head chicken in charge

    Opinion for rooster housing

    Hello everyone, So I'm looking for some advice about how I should house my rooster. Currently we have 1 rooster and 10 hens.He's a Ayam Cemani. He was one of 4 cemani we bought and I'm not 100% sure what the best way to keep him is. I've read lots of information, and I've seen some articles...
  8. crunchygranola

    Unorthodox ideas for chicken coops?

    Just curious on what yins came up with. I’ve seen people use playhouses, cars, and sheds and trampolines… but I wanna know what you guys think could be some unorthodox ideas for chicken coops!
  9. RossAcres

    Bobcat vs Electric Fence HELP

    I am a little worried after talking to a neighbor yesterday. I finally moved all of my birds to the new property. Note: I do not live on the same property as my birds. If you want an explanation on that, please view my other threads. Anyway, I was pulling in to the driveway, when the neighbor...
  10. crunchygranola

    Heating a metal shed?

    I’m looking into which type of shed (I can’t find a traditional coop within my price range) to buy for my chickens, and so far, metal is looking like a good option for me and where I live. Though, I have a plan for cooling it down in the summer, but I imagine with it being metal that it doesn’t...
  11. A Walkthrough of a Poultry Show (With Pictures!)

    A Walkthrough of a Poultry Show (With Pictures!)

    Ever wondered how a poultry show works? Well, today I will be walking you through the process of entering a show and how the show process goes. Please check out my articles on Conditioning Birds for Show and Reading a Coop Card for more information. Picking Out a Bird for Shows I won't deep...
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    • bantams breeding chickens coop ducks exhibition show standard
    • Category: Learning Center
  12. buffy-the-eggpile-layer

    Downsizing Coop/Run - Will My Chickens Be Happy?

    5 years ago, my husband built an 8x16 run and 4×6 coop for my flock of 7 chickens. Since then we've lost two, and one is on her way out (succumbing to reproductive disease and likely to pass any day now), so we are almost down to four. They've loved it and it's kept them safe with plenty of...
  13. teachchickmi

    Not going into the coop…

    Hey all! Hi! We have six pullets. We bought them all March 10… As of right now, three are laying. They had been going into the coop without problem for 1.5-2 months and now all of a sudden they are staying outside (ontop of their coop). This has been going on for about a week now. I did...
  14. RossAcres

    It's the weekend! What are you up to?

    Hello friends! It's the weekend, for most of us at least. What are some things you would like to get done this weekend? I would like to: Clean the house Do laundry Clear out some brush at the new property Clean out some incubators Work on my truck
  15. swamphiker

    Poll: Do you have an automatic coop door?

    I'm curious about how many folks on BYC have automatic coop doors. I love mine and it seems like most folks I know use them, but I figured it might be interesting to see what folks on BYC are doing. If you're interested, take a few seconds to answer the poll!
  16. RossAcres

    Any Interest?

    Hey everyone! I wanted to gauge interest in a few things I would love to write about. I have a slow-paced job, so I have some time to really deep dive into some topics. I know some have already been written about, but it never hurts to have different perspectives. Please let me know if you guys...
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    • breeding build chicken coop duck exhibition incubation showing sop
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    • Forum: Random Ramblings
  17. RossAcres

    Any Interest?

    Hey everyone! I wanted to gauge interest in a few things I would love to write about. I have a slow-paced job, so I have some time to really deep dive into some topics. I know some have already been written about, but it never hurts to have different perspectives. Please let me know if you guys...
  18. MontserratChick

    Emu predators and shelter flooring

    Hello all! New emu owner here. We hatched 4 in May and we live in France. They are currently sheltered in a barn at night and have free range in our 150acre property during the day. They’re very, very tame and want to be with us at all times. We’re planning to fence the core of our property...
  19. buffy-the-eggpile-layer

    Need Help Planning New Coop and Run

    My husband and I are unexpectedly having to move, and with a short timeframe, he won't be able to build a coop/run like he did for our flock the first time. This makes me anxious, because what he built was a fortress that has kept my girls safe for going on 6 years. The only pre-made coop/run...
  20. CashewVulture

    Bear break-in

    Today, at about 8:40 PM, we heard our dog Shelby (who is tied at her doghouse when we can’t supervise her off leash, she isn’t fully trusted with chickens and can’t be indoors. She has been outdoors her whole life.) barking, and when I went out to look from the window, she was barking towards...
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