Fatherdowling
Chirping
I'm getting ready to build my coop, but I need to know if my nesting boxes can be 8 - 12 inches off the ground, or should they be higher? And can my roosting bars be 12 - 18 inches off the ground?
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
This is another topic but if you have Broody Hens setting and hatching in the flock the chances are high the others will kill the peeping Chicks as they hatch.Mine are on the geound because like perris said i have broody type hens hatching eggs for me
This is another topic but if you have Broody Hens setting and hatching in the flock the chances are high the others will kill the peeping Chicks as they hatch.
I never hatch mine within the flock. I haven't taken the chance. I reintroduce once Chicks are up and running. I only replied because it happens. I'm glad you have success.Im seasoned and havent ever had anyone bombard my mama hens to kill her chicks. If you do then it sounds like someone is an aggressor and needs to go to freezer camp.
I'm in process of compiling coop plans and what I have read has been nesting boxes 18"-24" off ground, I suppose that it depends and I am interested to hear others opinions.