Chicken coop, made of wood with nesting boxes built in.? Made to house 4 to 5 hens.?Whether you build it yourself,? buy a commercial chicken coop or use and existing structure, the main concerns are safety from anything that would make the chickens sick and PREDATORS.? I don't know of any place that is free from predators and all predators will love a good chicken dinner.? That cute raccoon that lives in your tree, will now be a predator.? The fox and neighborhood dogs will spread the word … [Read more...]
Growing Like Crazy and Coop Building Tips
Cecily and Amelia? 2 weeks old and growing like crazy!Cecily and Amelia at two weeks.If you have new chicks this year, you already know the fast rate of growth they are experiencing.? Literally overnight they seem to change and develop.? At two weeks old, Cecily and Amelia have grown lots of new baby feathers and are losing the downy fluffy looking appearance.? Each day brings them closer and closer to the not so attractive, teenage chicken phase!? When I pick them up they really like to … [Read more...]
