Colorado

[suncatcher]

Quote: Yes, they do some good, mice, bugs..... This guy was maybe four feet long, they can get into very small places, my coop was shut up tight at night, but guess he could have slithered in during the day, and hidden among the feed sacks.

 

[suncatcher]

I'm finally getting somewhere in my coop construction! AHHH! My poor babies are still in the garage with a little bit of time in the yard.

Question though: Will it be ok leaving the floor just as plywood and not putting anything overtop? Here's pics of the progress...and some of the girls.

Do you mean litter? Or paint or varnish? Looking good!!!

 

[Pozees]

Yes, they are grass fed but we do finish them on alfalfa hay, that we grow, apples, squash & pumpkins.
We
Probably eat more beef than we should. I also process my extra Roos, can I say that here? (Ducking and running.)

I'll touch base with you later this year, I would like to put some grass fed (alfalfa and the rest you feed are fine, I am trying to stay away from grain finished is all) beef in the freezer at some point this year, but it's only the two of us so it isn't as if I could really make use of probably even a quarter. I have a friend at work who might be interested in splitting one with me though.

Oh - and no need to duck and run. I'm hoping Wendell does another group processing party this year - I have yet to do one and need to learn, and I will almost certainly have extra males this year.

 

[Haveandtohold]

Hello from Boulder to all you fellow Colorado peeps! Wow I'm really envying all the space you all seem to have for your flocks

 

[suncatcher]

Hello from Boulder to all you fellow Colorado peeps! Wow I'm really envying all the space you all seem to have for your flocks

Hello back!!! What kind of chickens do you keep?

 

[P-Funk]

Hi from Franktown and

I know the republic of Boulder all to well. Hopefully the house we used to rent on 57th and Jay has been razed by now.

 

[ktmikal]

Do you mean litter? Or paint or varnish? Looking good!!!

I plan on going with the deep litter method and using pine shavings. I was wondering about paint/varnish or even linoleum on the floor to protect it.

And thanks!

 

[suncatcher]

Quote: Ah, Can't help you there, as my coop floor is dirt. Plenty on here can give you advice though.......

 

[wsmith]

The coops look good!

I would second the snake theory.

We plan on another processing party in the fall...

I would seal up the floor somehow, or it will end up rotting.

 

[wsmith]

Hello from Boulder to all you fellow Colorado peeps! Wow I'm really envying all the space you all seem to have for your flocks

Welcome to the Colorado Thread!