This is the first attempt of a novice backyard chicken owner to build a custom chicken coop. This was SO much fun to build.
*Construction photos are at the bottom.
From the little I had seen and understood of chicken coop construction and use, I knew that I wanted it to have insulation for...
Hello! I made a feeder with a trash can and PVC elbows, but somehow the flock must be hurting themselves on it... there’s fresh blood every day. Oddly, I can’t find ANY signs of injuries on the chickens- I checked their combs, necks, and even feet. Any ideas what’s going on or how to fix it?!
I am having a peculiar problem with my watering system. I am new to raising chickens and so I read multiple ways to provide water. I got me some pvc pipes and elbow joints etc. I pushed it all together (no glue) capped the bottom end, filled up capped the top. In theory when I remove the bottom...
I just learned in another discussion that PVC feeders may not be a safe option for roosters. Not all roosters, but apparently quite a few do experience problems from their wattles and combs getting injured.
As long as I can confirm that PVC pipes are food grade and BPA free (not clear on this...