Hello y'all! I am a newby from Springdale! Our city recently changed it's ordinance about allowing chickens being kept in city limits! I am soo excited! I have a large backyard and a friend is giving me a big coop! We are only allowed 4 chickens, but that is plenty for my small family! I am not planning on getting any chicks until spring time, I want to get the coop and run set up first! In the meantime, I am trying to learn all I can! I do have several questions and I am hoping you guys can help me!
My biggest worry is that I have 2 big dogs who are outside during the day. One of them is a digger and loves to dig under our privacy fence. I am afraid my pooch will try to dig into the coop. Any suggestions on making it dog proof?
I have 2 small kids (2yo & 6mo) what breeds are friendly and easy going and will be okay with small kids (if any?). I know all the feed stores in the area will carry chicks as well as locals, any recommendations on where to get them in the spring?
Lastly, I know I will need to feed some sort of chicken scratch. Any recommendation on brand/type and do I need to add any supplements?
Thank you in advance for your help!!
My biggest worry is that I have 2 big dogs who are outside during the day. One of them is a digger and loves to dig under our privacy fence. I am afraid my pooch will try to dig into the coop. Any suggestions on making it dog proof?
I have 2 small kids (2yo & 6mo) what breeds are friendly and easy going and will be okay with small kids (if any?). I know all the feed stores in the area will carry chicks as well as locals, any recommendations on where to get them in the spring?
Lastly, I know I will need to feed some sort of chicken scratch. Any recommendation on brand/type and do I need to add any supplements?
Thank you in advance for your help!!