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  1. M

    Suburban Ducks - Tips For Minimal Mess

    Hello everyone, I am looking into getting a pair of Cayuga ducks to keep in my backyard. I currently keep quail but they are so small that their mess isn't an issue, I clean there coop once a week to every other week. My backyard is about 80 ft x 50 ft and I was wanting to keep them free ranged...
  2. HenriettaPizzaNolan

    Ranger chicken(s) crowing at 5.5 weeks

    Well, this is something I did not plan for. I've only raised CX in the past and have never had anyone crow before processing day. This morning, I go out to feed and water my nearly 6 week old Rainbow Rangers (Meyer Hatchery) and someone is trying to crow! It's that baby crow that isn't too loud...
  3. Coop Cod Estate: Our Charming and Eleggant Family Coop

    Coop Cod Estate: Our Charming and Eleggant Family Coop

    Not unlike pregnancy, building our chicken coop took about 9 months of hard work, worrying, waiting, and wondering. Along the way, we appreciated the journey for all its highs and lows, successes and disappointments, lessons and memories. There was blood, sweat, and tears...And with one final...
  4. moonsafari

    moonsafari

  5. 2BackYardChicks

    Howdy from East of Sacramento

    Howdy! My name is Christina and yes myself and family are brand new here and just researching our set up and how to get started. So we are in the pre-chicken faze. A couple of our questions I'm looking for guidance on are: 1. Best varieties for semi suburban areas? 2. Best varieties inland...
  6. HomeTweetHome1

    What breed is the quietest roo?

    I live in a quiet little neighborhood. Houses are decently far apart, but noise would still be an issue. I want a rooster to breed & procreate with my 4, gorgeous, sweet little hens. What is the quietest breed of chicken (as far as roosters & crowing go), and how can I keep my roo quiet until...
  7. The "Mod" Coop

    The "Mod" Coop

    The overall size is 3’ wide by 18’ long by 6’ tall. The coop itself is 3’x 6’x 4’ and raised 19” off the ground. Made to house 3-6 chickens. My coop building adventure begins here in the Pacific Northwest, a few miles west of Portland, Oregon. Many years ago I owned horses and rented a...
  8. Afrodigh

    Suburban Coop protection - bury or "skirt" hardware cloth?

    I live in Nashville off of a busy road. My backyard is only partially fenced in. Neighbors cats and dogs tend to get loose a lot and I've heard (but not seen) that there are also raccoons and coyotes about occasionally. What's the best approach to deterring digging predators? I've seen folks...
  9. 2016 Coop Run Yard BEFORE

    2016 Coop Run Yard BEFORE

    shall I build it here?
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