Hello,
Let me start of by saying, I really never knew how much satisfaction and happiness having a little flock of chickens would bring us. We have discussed in the past raising chickens but at the end of this winter, in late February, we decided it was time to have a coop built. Living in Valley Forge, Pa we decided on a Amish carpenter from Lancaster who specializes in coops to make our hens a home. He did a beautiful job.
It was exciting going to the local feed store and picking out the chicks. We got six. Three different breeds. The buff Orpington, Barred Rock and the Americana. We we told they were a good choice for being more docile then other breeds since we have toddlers and dogs who would be interacting with them.
Since day one I have been learning through neighbors, the web and simply going off the cuff when caring for these birds.
It was an adventure raising them in the house. Number one, the Dust!
Learning about pasty butt!
Learning how to keep the brooder at the right temperature as they grew.
Moving them when they ran out of room, from a 40 gallon Tupperware tote to a play pen I had laying around from raising my kids with old screens on top to keep them contained.
Moving them to the coop outside.
Getting under the coop run to lure them out to get them into the coop the first few night was really fun!
Finding out that one of our Buff Orpington chicks is a rooster. Wanting to keep him when so many people tell me to get rid of him.
Wondering about a automatic chicken door since we have a family vacation coming up. Which is the best choice when making that purchase and is it worth getting?
I am happy I found this web site. Exited and looking forward to read posted of newbies like myself and get advice and tips from all experienced chicken parents on this site.
Let me start of by saying, I really never knew how much satisfaction and happiness having a little flock of chickens would bring us. We have discussed in the past raising chickens but at the end of this winter, in late February, we decided it was time to have a coop built. Living in Valley Forge, Pa we decided on a Amish carpenter from Lancaster who specializes in coops to make our hens a home. He did a beautiful job.
It was exciting going to the local feed store and picking out the chicks. We got six. Three different breeds. The buff Orpington, Barred Rock and the Americana. We we told they were a good choice for being more docile then other breeds since we have toddlers and dogs who would be interacting with them.
Since day one I have been learning through neighbors, the web and simply going off the cuff when caring for these birds.
It was an adventure raising them in the house. Number one, the Dust!
Learning about pasty butt!
Learning how to keep the brooder at the right temperature as they grew.
Moving them when they ran out of room, from a 40 gallon Tupperware tote to a play pen I had laying around from raising my kids with old screens on top to keep them contained.
Moving them to the coop outside.
Getting under the coop run to lure them out to get them into the coop the first few night was really fun!
Finding out that one of our Buff Orpington chicks is a rooster. Wanting to keep him when so many people tell me to get rid of him.
Wondering about a automatic chicken door since we have a family vacation coming up. Which is the best choice when making that purchase and is it worth getting?
I am happy I found this web site. Exited and looking forward to read posted of newbies like myself and get advice and tips from all experienced chicken parents on this site.
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