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[henless]

henless, what type of hens are you looking for? I am just over an hour from you. I have heritage rhode island reds. and easter eggers, getting some silver campiness chicks next month. are you wanting hens, chicks, or eggs to hatch? your right this is a nice group on the tx thread I learn a lot from them

I don't have an incubator, so I'm looking for chicks or pullets if I luck upon some. I'm wanting a mix to start with, just to see which ones I like best. Orpingtons, RIR, Wyandottes, Welsummer, EE's or Americaunas are what I'm thinking about getting.

Good for you!! I was shocked at how quickly it went from really nice to just miserable. But miserable for me is 40 degrees and raining. Yuck. Sure hope u feel better.

Thanks! I was sick by my own doing. I ate pizza Sat afternoon. I haven't had any for about 6 months, and I paid for it dearly. I've changed the way I eat, and eating that pizza was something I should not have done, lol.

 

[jockeyeba]

Home Depot and Lowe's wire is expensive compared to Tractor Supply.

We've found McCoy's to be the best place

 

[Brookshire11]

When building, do you have to sink posts or anything? I don't own my house, we rent so..I don't want to do anything too drastic.

 

[Ms Jellybean]

We've found McCoy's to be the best place

I don't think we have those around here. I'll have to check and see.

 

[ClovisMan]

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Are you talking like poultry netting/chicken wire or actual welded wire used for like fences and pens, because my Home Depot stocks Red Brand welded wire and fencing rolls which is pretty much the Premier stuff.
I did buy a roll of poultry netting from Tractor Supply simply because I was already there buying chick starter and water and food bowls, but I buy all my lumber from Home Depot or Lowes because they are usually the cheapest and if they are not, they will price match.

 

[ClovisMan]

When building, do you have to sink posts or anything? I don't own my house, we rent so..I don't want to do anything too drastic.

Mine will not be on posts. Mine is on 4x4 skids (like they do sheds). If I ever have to move it, I'll just drag it up on my trailer with the tractor.

 

[AussieGirl]

Are you stating you want to put the chain-link fence on the floor of your coop? If so, the holes in the fence will allow rats and snakes to get through. If that wasn't your intention, sorry.

Lisa

I thought chainlink would be good but if u know something better Im all ears! Also this coop is 9X9 and I was able to take a few pics today.



Im not a fan of the color but I think it does help the coop to kinda blend in with the surroundings and not be such a eyesore.

 

[henless]

I have a question for my fellow Texans. DH and I are working on our coop, and I need ya'lls opinion please.

In this pic, you see our coop/run. Measurements are 10x20.

The 10ft short wall, facing North is covered in osb with a 2 ft vent at the ceiling. My roost will be along this 10ft section. I am planning on building an outdoor brooder/separation pen under this roost.

My nests are on the right. OSB will be below them and above them with a 2ft wide vent along the ceiling. That wall is about 6 1/2ft long with the coop door next to it.

To the left of the back wall, is a 5ft section of osb from ground to ceiling. My question is about this wall. Is that 5 ft span deep enough to offer wind protection for winter or should we enclose the next 5 ft span making a total of 10ft of osb? We have 3 choices here for that next 5 ft. We can put hardwire cloth and use a tarp for windy weather, enclose it totally with osb or put osb half way up (to the 2x4) and hardwire cloth to the ceiling and use a tarp for windy weather? I am considering putting another roost along that wall and hang food/water under it.



Here is a pic from the outside. Each section is 5 ft. The two sections to the right will be hardwire cloth, our question concerns the section next to the osb. Cover it totally with wire, osb or half way up with osb and wire to ceiling?




Thanks for any/all suggestions.

 

[TexasLisa]

I thought chainlink would be good but if u know something better Im all ears! Also this coop is 9X9 and I was able to take a few pics today.



Im not a fan of the color but I think it does help the coop to kinda blend in with the surroundings and not be such a eyesore.

I like your coop design! My coop is right on the ground (it was here when we bought the place). We have a dirt floor with pine shavings on top. It looks like there is some hardwire on the ground but it is in weird places.

I am hoping others will chime in and give you some tips.

Lisa

 

[granthamkk]

I don't have an incubator, so I'm looking for chicks or pullets if I luck upon some. I'm wanting a mix to start with, just to see which ones I like best.  Orpingtons, RIR, Wyandottes, Welsummer, EE's or Americaunas are what I'm thinking about getting.

Thanks! I was sick by my own doing. I ate pizza Sat afternoon. I haven't had any for about 6 months, and I paid for it dearly. I've changed the way I eat, and eating that pizza was something I should not have done, lol. 

I have welsummers and love them. they are very friendly. And I think super smart. I'm looking at adding either wynadottes or barred rocks. I am not set for chicks, so I'm looking for POL (point of lay) age. I've heard great things about EEs too. I've been told RIR are great but can be aggressive, and Orpingtons are so sweet, and make great moms.


Hope you're feeling better!