Here's my some of mine. the buffs, blues & blacks are doing good. Thanks for letting me share.
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The Middle Tennessee Thread
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I am in Giles County 
and am looking for young buff laced Polish rooster and a black crested pullet. I am new to all this, but am falling in love with all the feather footed chickens... Have Cochins and Millie Fleurs in brooder now and getting ready to put some eggs in the incubator.
and am looking for young buff laced Polish rooster and a black crested pullet. I am new to all this, but am falling in love with all the feather footed chickens... Have Cochins and Millie Fleurs in brooder now and getting ready to put some eggs in the incubator.
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Hello middle Tn how has everyone been ? Just wanted to share my new coop design it was designed to house about 7 chickens as a breeder coop. 32 square feet overall it will be covered in Hardi Panel and built to last. Hardi panel roof as well it has a 3-12 pitch and all angles are 15 degrees pretty easy build.
This is the right side, that smaller opening will be screened in with hardware cloth and a drop down door for ventilation same thing on the other side. I have tried very hard to incorporate lots of useful features.
This large opening is going to be the clean out access with one big drop down or two swing out doors. There will be another frame here with hardware cloth that will hinge up out of the way I plan on putting a large magnet in the roof that will hold it up while you clean it out. Plenty of room for water buckets and feeders too.
This is the left side, again with another opening and hardware cloth a total of 3 very generous openings for ventilation. The larger opening will hold the nest boxes these will be on the outside so as not to tie up floor space. The nest box will have a hinged lid that lifts up to gather eggs. Another feature will be that the double nest box can easily be removed by just lifting up and pulling out for easy cleaning.
This side will face the run it will have a sliding door on tracks that pulls up and ties off on the backside. The sliding door is 14" wide to accommodate those larger breeds like big fluffy orps
You can see the built in roost bar they can sit in the cross breeze and peek at you out the window.
This is the right side, that smaller opening will be screened in with hardware cloth and a drop down door for ventilation same thing on the other side. I have tried very hard to incorporate lots of useful features.
This large opening is going to be the clean out access with one big drop down or two swing out doors. There will be another frame here with hardware cloth that will hinge up out of the way I plan on putting a large magnet in the roof that will hold it up while you clean it out. Plenty of room for water buckets and feeders too.
This is the left side, again with another opening and hardware cloth a total of 3 very generous openings for ventilation. The larger opening will hold the nest boxes these will be on the outside so as not to tie up floor space. The nest box will have a hinged lid that lifts up to gather eggs. Another feature will be that the double nest box can easily be removed by just lifting up and pulling out for easy cleaning.
This side will face the run it will have a sliding door on tracks that pulls up and ties off on the backside. The sliding door is 14" wide to accommodate those larger breeds like big fluffy orps
You can see the built in roost bar they can sit in the cross breeze and peek at you out the window.
Looks AWESOME !! well thought out build.. will make for some happy chickensHello middle Tn how has everyone been ? Just wanted to share my new coop design it was designed to house about 7 chickens as a breeder coop. 32 square feet overall it will be covered in Hardi Panel and built to last. Hardi panel roof as well it has a 3-12 pitch and all angles are 15 degrees pretty easy build.
This is the right side, that smaller opening will be screened in with hardware cloth and a drop down door for ventilation same thing on the other side. I have tried very hard to incorporate lots of useful features.
This large opening is going to be the clean out access with one big drop down or two swing out doors. There will be another frame here with hardware cloth that will hinge up out of the way I plan on putting a large magnet in the roof that will hold it up while you clean it out. Plenty of room for water buckets and feeders too.
This is the left side, again with another opening and hardware cloth a total of 3 very generous openings for ventilation. The larger opening will hold the nest boxes these will be on the outside so as not to tie up floor space. The nest box will have a hinged lid that lifts up to gather eggs. Another feature will be that the double nest box can easily be removed by just lifting up and pulling out for easy cleaning.
This side will face the run it will have a sliding door on tracks that pulls up and ties off on the backside. The sliding door is 14" wide to accommodate those larger breeds like big fluffy orps
You can see the built in roost bar they can sit in the cross breeze and peek at you out the window.
Thank you blackTNgiants when you get old you have to try and work smarter not harder. I want to keep the chickens enjoyable, yes they are work but with some careful planning the chicken chores can be done quickly. Then I can get back to just watching them run around the yard and poo on everything.
I agree and if your like me building things like this are very enjoyable also
I am in Giles County
Hello, bantamfarm. I currently live in Lawrence County, but I grew up in Giles County. Good to see some "local peeps" her on BYC.
I am in Giles County
Subject: Murray McMurray Hachery - Help Us Say No to Proposed Poultry Handling Fee
Special Action Requested
Would you please help us say "NO" to the United States Post Office's plan to raise shipping rates on the poultry you order?
Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer,
It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or You can read the proposal on-line at the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/24/2013-09603/new-mailing-standards-for-live-animals-and-special-handling
They are asking that a Special Handle Fee be charged on every Live Animal Shipment. This proposal would increase the postage amount by $9.00 to $11.95 per box.
The proposal outlines the new fees to be charged but it does not include any new rules to insure us that service would also improve. Nor does it offer how additional funds would address their concerns about; Protection of Postal Service employees, mail and the environment, or animals against death.
Please read the proposed changes and send your comments to the US Post Office. We have included a link to a sample letter (in MS Word) for your use. (Sample Letter Link)
Make your voice heard, do it today. The comment period ends next week May 24. Thank you for your continued support.
Letters and e-mails must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the below address or Emailed to [email protected], with a subject line of "Live Animals".
The Manager, Product Classification
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015
RE: 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Live Animals and Special Handling
Special Action Requested
Would you please help us say "NO" to the United States Post Office's plan to raise shipping rates on the poultry you order?
Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer,
It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or You can read the proposal on-line at the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/24/2013-09603/new-mailing-standards-for-live-animals-and-special-handling
They are asking that a Special Handle Fee be charged on every Live Animal Shipment. This proposal would increase the postage amount by $9.00 to $11.95 per box.
The proposal outlines the new fees to be charged but it does not include any new rules to insure us that service would also improve. Nor does it offer how additional funds would address their concerns about; Protection of Postal Service employees, mail and the environment, or animals against death.
Please read the proposed changes and send your comments to the US Post Office. We have included a link to a sample letter (in MS Word) for your use. (Sample Letter Link)
Make your voice heard, do it today. The comment period ends next week May 24. Thank you for your continued support.
The Manager, Product Classification
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015
RE: 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Live Animals and Special Handling
Sorry I have been out of town most of this week.
Yes I am interested! White Silkies and/or White Ugly Mutant Ostriches! Shoot me a PM.
Welcome to all the new folks!
Chad that is a nice coop you got going!
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