Being new to the idea even of raising chickens, I'm in the learning overload stage. I live in Maine....brrr part of the year, but beautiful all year, doncha know! ....and, snow melts!
I will start with 4 that are ready to lay eggs and am putting together the coop so I can have chooks (as they say in Australia) within a couple of weeks, so I can get all set and into the routine before snow flies. I plan to put an old tire with sand in the corner for dirt bathing. Because I want to be sure I do what is best in preparation, so.... is it important to protect from predators by installing wire under the ground in the pen area? If so what is best and should it be covered by anything?
So it begins...the first of what will be continued learning, and great enjoyment.
I will start with 4 that are ready to lay eggs and am putting together the coop so I can have chooks (as they say in Australia) within a couple of weeks, so I can get all set and into the routine before snow flies. I plan to put an old tire with sand in the corner for dirt bathing. Because I want to be sure I do what is best in preparation, so.... is it important to protect from predators by installing wire under the ground in the pen area? If so what is best and should it be covered by anything?
So it begins...the first of what will be continued learning, and great enjoyment.