My husband and I are new to the chicken scene.He just got done building the coop it holds 4 chickens.They will be in a fenced in yard (5 feet long five feet wide four feet tall)
1.Should we put the Rooster in w/the ladies?Some one told us not to if we were wanting eggs to eat.
2.What should we put there water and feed in if we keep the feed and water outside instead of in the coop.
3.What can we feed our chickens?
4.Do they have to have hay or straw?
5.How big should their nesting boxes be?
6.Should I leave the coop door open all the time or close it at night?
7.What time should I feed and water them?
Sorry for asking so many questions I just want to be prepared we're getting the chickens this weekend.I just want to make sure I'm ready.Thanks for any info.And feel free to give any extra pointers I may need to know.
1.Should we put the Rooster in w/the ladies?Some one told us not to if we were wanting eggs to eat.
2.What should we put there water and feed in if we keep the feed and water outside instead of in the coop.
3.What can we feed our chickens?
4.Do they have to have hay or straw?
5.How big should their nesting boxes be?
6.Should I leave the coop door open all the time or close it at night?
7.What time should I feed and water them?
Sorry for asking so many questions I just want to be prepared we're getting the chickens this weekend.I just want to make sure I'm ready.Thanks for any info.And feel free to give any extra pointers I may need to know.