Quote: Ah, those are some good looking chicks! What was the final count? I can't even remember all that you had. where there some jubilees? did they hatch?
Quote: I know that rain was so crazy. parts of my runs were literally about 4-5 inches deep in water. It just sat. I realized I need to create a couple of drainage points or actually need to run a mini ditch under my entire 10 coop row. just need to figure how to keep it functional and keep predators out. Still a sopping, muddy mess in the runs. :-( It stinks, literally. I had to basically let everyone out to free range because the coops were so nasty.
Quote: sounds a bit expensive but not outrageous. I know there are quite a few ready made coops for that price, not as big but close. you might try an occasional trip over to Epperson's Auction. I have bought wood there in the past. It's hit or miss and literally could be nothing for months and then one day they may have a ton of old wood that is in really good shape. My first set of coops costs thousands. My second set, of 7 coops literally was in the $5-700 range because I used almost all recycled materials. those are the ones that can be seen from hwy 44. much better deal!
