About 2 days ago I noticed a young hen (just about 8 weeks), choosing to stay inside the coop instead of roaming with the group. She seems to be alert, her poo is excellent, and will eat anything you put in front of her face, but once she stands up she's very quick to position herself to sitting...
I am going to try giving as much information as possible.
First, I told the children and myself that if they didn't lay they would be food. So I am setting up an area for that now.
We have 18 chicken that are just over a year old. Two Black Australorp (on chop block), Three Barred Rock (one...
We have access to a free bus... was thinking of converting it to a chicken coop. We will have a huge outside run as well... What are your thoughts? Like I mention in the comments - I'm a little concerned about ventilation.. I would have to keep the roosts away from open window breezes.