Surviving Minnesota!

[holm25]

The latest chicken math at work.

Yokis and Buckeyes?

 

[holm25]

Hi MN friends! Newbie here, getting our first flock in the spring. We are in Lakeville. Trying to figure out our run and get it built this fall. Anyone use a rotating system in their run? We'd love to build 4 runs that are each roughly 100 sq ft. The thought is that our girls (6 to start, 10 at the max) would spend a week in 1 and then onto the next. Giving each run a 3 week rest period.

Would love some MN insights as to whether or not they see this rotating system working.

Also, any ideas for a roof on the run(s) that will hold the weight of the snow and keep hungry hawks away?

Thanks! Looking forward to your insights.

Welcome! I would think a bird netting roof over each run would be fine. How big do you plan on making your coop? Or do you already have a coop/shed?

 

[ChicksMN]

Welcome! I would think a bird netting roof over each run would be fine. How big do you plan on making your coop? Or do you already have a coop/shed?

Thanks for the quick reply! I'm wondering if the bird netting will sag too much with the weight of the snow and perhaps end up tearing. Someone mentioned that hardware cloth might not even be strong enough.

As for the coop, we just bought a 6'x8' one off Craigslist and moved it over to our place! The guy that built it did a great job on it. Now it will start its next chapter at our place

 

[duluthralphie]

The latest chicken math at work.

And the toad??????

 

[duluthralphie]

I use bird netting it has been in place for several years.

I use posts and cross beams to spread the load out. It looks like a T. that way the load is not on one or two strands. It might get holes once in a while but cable ties repair them in seconds,

 

[duluthralphie]

Good Morning!!!




beat that erlibrd!!!!

 

[duluthralphie]

My first rooster crow of the day was a minute ago. I have had about 100 since. I so love the sound of crowing roosters!

 

[Cebarmlds]

Good morning Peeples

 

[Cebarmlds]

The Toad I have is doing really well but I don't have the room for it, I know someone wants it. I may be able to deliver it or meet somewhere.

 

[duluthralphie]

The Toad I have is doing really well but I don't have the room for it, I know someone wants it. I may be able to deliver it or meet somewhere.

Is he eating size yet?