SharonandCurrie
Hatching
- Mar 29, 2017
- 2
- 0
- 7
I have spent hours reading and learning from other here and on Pinterest. I finally thought why not just ask. We have been dreaming of having chickens for years and we plan to do it right the first time and have them forever, so we just got a 5X6 Rubbermaid shed
and a 10X10 dog pen. I know we need to put hardware cloth 2 feet up the side and 8-10 inches into the ground also something over the top. We also still need to purchase the shelves to mount right onto the walls to put nesting boxes on. I am planning to not leave out food for them but to train them to come eat just before dawn.
1. I am hoping to have them free-range from morning to dawn is that not practical in a wooded no-fenced 1/2 acre yard? Will I need to be there with them at all times outside of their pen?
2. Also any advice on how to make ventilation into the shed?
3. What is the best/most number of chickens should we get (106 cubic feet coop)?
4. Should we have a rooster? I figured we did not want one but if it would help keep the hens safer.
Thanks
Sharon
and a 10X10 dog pen. I know we need to put hardware cloth 2 feet up the side and 8-10 inches into the ground also something over the top. We also still need to purchase the shelves to mount right onto the walls to put nesting boxes on. I am planning to not leave out food for them but to train them to come eat just before dawn.
1. I am hoping to have them free-range from morning to dawn is that not practical in a wooded no-fenced 1/2 acre yard? Will I need to be there with them at all times outside of their pen?
2. Also any advice on how to make ventilation into the shed?
3. What is the best/most number of chickens should we get (106 cubic feet coop)?
4. Should we have a rooster? I figured we did not want one but if it would help keep the hens safer.
Thanks
Sharon
Last edited: