Hello, hope this isn't a dumb question -
Is there any reason why I couldn't have a large area with electric fencing as a permanent broiler area? My lot is really hilly which hasn't been great for moving the chicken tractor around. We have one sloped spot with apple trees, and I'm wondering...
I built a low hoop coop that’s lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to move.
Lots of photos below! 📸
It’s 8’wide x 10’ long x 3’ high at center.
The arch uses seven 10’ 3/4” pvc arches and three 10’ 1/2” PVC for horizontal stabilization.
The ends are wood built from free 2x2s and 1x3 i got...
I’ve read that it is host specific. I’m not 100% sure what that means. I’ve also read this: While poultry, game birds, pigeons, and doves are most commonly affected, coccidia eggs have been found occasionally in parrots, canaries, finches, lories, and budgerigars.
Does this mean that my flock...
Hello! My name is Meagan Engelgau and I guess you could say I’m getting reacquainted with chickens. I grew up on a farm in Northern Virginia raising organic produce, and we had Rhode Island Reds. My grandpa is a wealth of chicken knowledge, and he just told me that HIS grandma, my great great...
I am documenting raising 25 red rangers on pasture(they are still i the brooder at the moment) doing a video series. I will be keeping up with costs. Their is organic and they will be raised on pasture in a chicken tractor.
here is a link to the playlist if anyone is considering something like...