- Oct 18, 2015
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Hey Guys,
been looking thru numerous threads. still not finding the answer. the majority is about coop design.
i intend to have combo girls (meat and eggs) and of course a rooster is needed.
my goal is to be self sufficient (never have to buy chics again for multiple reasons)
my intended size of coop is either 10x20 or 12 x 16. i want room for 50 girls (of course i can eat the boys too)
contemplating doing 1/2 now with just eggs and adding on later to increase size for the meat aspect
i see a lot of comments about separating the broody hens.
should i keep the 2 sides separate or 1 long coop. bear in mind i only want 1 type hen for both.
also what hen is recommended for both
how many nest boxes
thanks so much
Scott
been looking thru numerous threads. still not finding the answer. the majority is about coop design.
i intend to have combo girls (meat and eggs) and of course a rooster is needed.
my goal is to be self sufficient (never have to buy chics again for multiple reasons)
my intended size of coop is either 10x20 or 12 x 16. i want room for 50 girls (of course i can eat the boys too)
contemplating doing 1/2 now with just eggs and adding on later to increase size for the meat aspect
i see a lot of comments about separating the broody hens.
should i keep the 2 sides separate or 1 long coop. bear in mind i only want 1 type hen for both.
also what hen is recommended for both
how many nest boxes
thanks so much
Scott