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Again thanks for the replies! I am trying to build my coop and run mainly from salvaged materials so the process may take a bit but I'm in no hurry. Coop wise I am looking at a 6x6x4 (LxWxH) with 3 nesting boxes (16x16). Along with perches at 2 ft from the floor on the opposite wall. For my run I'm thinking 8x12x6 (LxWxH). Any suggestions about this please comment.
As for my flock I am wanting egg layers that lay a variety of eggs but are also docile and easier to maintain. I'm looking to get between 6-8 birds of different types (or in twos) so if you have a stocking idea I'd love to see it! Thanks again
As for my flock I am wanting egg layers that lay a variety of eggs but are also docile and easier to maintain. I'm looking to get between 6-8 birds of different types (or in twos) so if you have a stocking idea I'd love to see it! Thanks again
) Actually I like SLWs as well. I've had a couple of aggressive ones over the years, but that is definitely the exception and not the rule. Three other breeds you might consider as well are Salmon Faverolles (I never personally had them, but a good friend and neighbor did, and they were very friendly and gentle), Light Brahmas (very gentle and good layers, but their eggs tend to be slightly smaller than the other breeds on this list) and Barred Rocks (I've had a couple of aggressive BRs, but again, this is the exception and not the rule). All of the birds I've listed are good layers and the Australorps are exceptional. Speaking of laying, if you don't might hybrids (keep in mind they don't breed true so you'll have to replenish your stock from a hatchery), Black Sex Links are very hardy, friendly, egg laying machines. I've had them for years and they consistently churn out more than 300 eggs per year. Whatever you do end up getting, good luck with your flock.
