Virginia

[marie24248]

This barn has been here for a few years so it should not pop up any surprises like that. Thanks I will post when we get it done. So excited. But I am worried about drafts. Does anuone else have a coop similar to this?

 

[finnfur]

A good Heritage chicken can survive a lot - just protect fro major drafts and predators. They will especially enjoy riding that tractor. They love to perch on steering wheels

 

[marie24248]

Lol my husband is going to have to find an new place for his lawn mower. We have decided we are going to close in the stall (the half wall you see) to the back. So the coop will be a little over 6'x5' and on the nest boxes will be about where th mower is. So excited can't wait to get it going but he has to work till Wednesday. We have 6 chicks about a week old so he needs to get moving.

 

[annabellaknits]

Lol my husband is going to have to find an new place for his lawn mower. We have decided we are going to close in the stall (the half wall you see) to the back. So the coop will be a little over 6'x5' and on the nest boxes will be about where th mower is. So excited can't wait to get it going but he has to work till Wednesday. We have 6 chicks about a week old so he needs to get moving.

Just suggestion.... Use 5 gallon bucket ls or any plastic tubs you can get for laying boxes
Much easier to clean and take care of

 

[ApiaryandAviary]

Hello everyone, I new to chickens and we are coverting a 3 sided barn into a coop. We are in Southwest Virginia anything I should be aware of for a coop here?

Hi, I am in SouthWestern Virginia also.

 

[canesisters]

Who's bringing what to Gilmanor?

Looking for Speckled Sussex and Wynadottes.

 

[cubalaya]

I am bringing.....CUBALAYAS; adults and chicks. ask me about shiitake mushrooms

 

[finnfur]

How about them shiitake mushrooms ? - You asked me to ask

 

[cubalaya]

hey finnfur, walk up and ask at gilmanor. I should have some. are you bringing delawares?

 

[finnfur]

hey finnfur, walk up and ask at gilmanor. I should have some. are you bringing delawares?

No I already have next two months chicks sold- but I might do some trading for some Shrooms later since I know you have them.
Last time I was at Gilmanor I talked to you about Delaware , maybe 4/5 years ago- have changed my entire line since.
My son has been getting me a log with shiitakes to grow for a couple years but we never can get it together LOL