California - Northern

[Hangtown Farms]

So you will have 3 like this and each will have it's own coop?

yes the other 2 have coops and are roughly the same size. 1 is a small coop though and in need of a upgrade

 

[Hangtown Farms]

That looks great Jason. You used the 6' fencing right? Hope you post pictures when you get netting on and coops in.

yes it is 6 ft no climb. I pulled it tight with my fence puller/come along. I also used 11" tent stakes between the posts to help keep it from getting pushed up from critters.
Yes pics will be coming as soon as they are in there.

 

[debs_flock]

and a few more random pics

Cute chicks................I just love your setup. Wouldn't it be great if they could keep all the grass in their runs? Chickens denude EVERYTHING!

 

[OR4-hmom]

We have a sod farm about 1/2 mile from us. I wish I could just roll out new grass for them, but since I don't know what chemicals they use on it I haven't.

We have two OEGB mixes and at least one BBS orp bantam chicks that hatched out so far. I'll mess with her agai this morning and I hope to find a partr.rock bantam under her.

The best news as far as DH is concerned, re-homed the 4 month old BLRW boy. Back down to only 5 guys crowing.

 

[Parkmule]

I am looking for German New Hampshires in CA. Had crappy luck with shipped chicks and eggs. $ or trades, PM and I can give you a run down of what I have.

I do have some GNH, but looking like mostly roos....so, it you need soe new blood I have it. From Back East (Coopers Coop) and New Mexico

 

[Chickengirl1304]

yes the other 2 have coops and are roughly the same size. 1 is a small coop though and in need of a upgrade

Very nice! I'm glad we don't need fencing as high. Do you have problems with predatory birds?

 

[chiqita]

Welcome! Can't help with those chicks but maybe someone will chime in.

I am looking for German New Hampshires in CA. Had crappy luck with shipped chicks and eggs. $ or trades, PM and I can give you a run down of what I have. I do have some GNH, but looking like mostly roos....so, it you need soe new blood I have it. From Back East (Coopers Coop) and New Mexico

 

[Ali707]

now it just needs the coop but run #3 is all done except the netting which will happen next weekend

Awesome! I wish I had my run done! I will post a pic of my shoddy workmanship so far. Who dug your post holes? lol No post holes for me!

yes it is 6 ft no climb. I pulled it tight with my fence puller/come along. I also used 11" tent stakes between the posts to help keep it from getting pushed up from critters.
Yes pics will be coming as soon as they are in there.

I am going to be using hardware cloth I guess for the run because mine won't be as big as yours. That and I have it already. I am trying to decide if I need to dig down and do the apron thing or if it is necessary? I would think tent stakes would be easier than burying the hardware cloth?

Where did you get your tent stakes? Were they very expensive?

 

[Chickengirl1304]

You know you hatch too much if your temperature gauge isn't working so you just test the egg on your cheek to see if it is correct! Lol

 

[Ali707]

So is it pretty much a for sure that chicks are boys if their combs are turning pink at 3 weeks? Does anyone have any ideas on what to do with the for sure Roosters at this age? Will anyone take them? Or do I have to wait until they are bigger?

Where has everybody gone on this thread? It has been really quiet for a week or so......

I was trying to upload photos of my coop progress and they are only uploading upside down or sideways. I haven't had that happen before. Any ideas?