Hello folks,
First post here!! I just would like to introduce myself, my name is CW. I found this with some google searching and found many answers to questions I had (and didn't know I had) about a small back yard flock of chickens!
I live in central Connecticut, I grew up on the shore with some animals. We had a couple gardens, a Horse, dozen or so rabbits, dozens of Chickens (Penned and free ranging) and of coarse dogs and cats too. Not a working farm, just animals. Advance 30 years and I have a fenced small yard (1/3 acre) and a small garden and want some chickens for the fertilizer, eggs and bug control. I have neighbors in close proximity so only hens here and 4-6 is what I'm looking at.
The other day I began construction of the coupe. It has a 4'x8'x 72" tall, with a 3'x4'x3" tall coupe. Its positioned 20" above and attached to the pen area. The birds enter thru the bottom of the coupe. I designed it myself after reading many posts here and watching the many videos on UTube. I actually have 6 young birds arriving this weekend.
We also have two small dogs... One I have no worries about as she is very young and timid. Doesn't have a mean or spiteful bone in her body... Then there is the Jack Russell mix... He is a little terror and will be a hand full. But I believe will turn around as he is very smart. He was a rescue and not well cared for. In the past 2 years we have had him he has improved nite and day.
Looking for advice and comments on nearly everything concerning the upkeep and maintenance of the "flock". I hope to offer some helpful assistance, once I get "in the know". I have been around forums for many years, actively visiting/ contributing to a number of them.
Thank you in advance,
CW
P.S. Here is a drawing of what I am building...
First post here!! I just would like to introduce myself, my name is CW. I found this with some google searching and found many answers to questions I had (and didn't know I had) about a small back yard flock of chickens!
I live in central Connecticut, I grew up on the shore with some animals. We had a couple gardens, a Horse, dozen or so rabbits, dozens of Chickens (Penned and free ranging) and of coarse dogs and cats too. Not a working farm, just animals. Advance 30 years and I have a fenced small yard (1/3 acre) and a small garden and want some chickens for the fertilizer, eggs and bug control. I have neighbors in close proximity so only hens here and 4-6 is what I'm looking at.
The other day I began construction of the coupe. It has a 4'x8'x 72" tall, with a 3'x4'x3" tall coupe. Its positioned 20" above and attached to the pen area. The birds enter thru the bottom of the coupe. I designed it myself after reading many posts here and watching the many videos on UTube. I actually have 6 young birds arriving this weekend.
We also have two small dogs... One I have no worries about as she is very young and timid. Doesn't have a mean or spiteful bone in her body... Then there is the Jack Russell mix... He is a little terror and will be a hand full. But I believe will turn around as he is very smart. He was a rescue and not well cared for. In the past 2 years we have had him he has improved nite and day.
Looking for advice and comments on nearly everything concerning the upkeep and maintenance of the "flock". I hope to offer some helpful assistance, once I get "in the know". I have been around forums for many years, actively visiting/ contributing to a number of them.
Thank you in advance,
CW
P.S. Here is a drawing of what I am building...
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