Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[RaZ]

Toughen up buttercup. I was toting in firewood the afternoon of mine. I did have a good dose of pain-killers though.

 

[Folly's place]

Then again, overdoing could break down the repair, and the second fix won't be more fun, at all!!! Mary

 

[aart]

Quote: haha! I knew.
Ignore the 'overachievers'....heal good and slower.

 

[bigmrg74]

haha! I knew.
Ignore the 'overachievers'....heal good and slower.

I am. Doc wanted me off for 2 weeks, not lifting anything more than 10 pounds, and that's what I'm doing.

My biggest accomplishment today is that I finally pooped today.

 

[aart]

Quote: Ahhhhhhhhhhhh.

 

[Fun Chicken]

Hello Michiganders!

I'm new to BYC, and was reccomended to come and check out your thread. I'm also a new chickie mom so I would like to ask a question, if I may? I'm wondering if thin siding board would be warm enough as the only wall for my chicken coup. I've read in several places that it's not good for them to insulate the coop, that they deal with cold betted than with heat. But how do you know if they're going to be warm enough? The coup we're building is under my back porch, so it is next to the house and somewhat shielded from winds. Still I don't want to go in one day to find my chicken frozen!!!

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome! Thin siding as a single layer won't keep predators out. It's not about warm, it's about safety, ventilation, having a roof, and weather protection. Mary

 

[Fun Chicken]

What would you suggest we use for the walls?

 

[aart]

What would you suggest we use for the walls?

1/2" plywood, at least.
Insulation can help but not necessary and must be covered up inside so bird won't eat it.

Welcome to BYC and the Michigan Chat thread!

 

[yochickiemomma]

Fun welcome to BYC!. Can you post pictures of your coop? some ppl might be able to give you better suggestions then.