I have 6 chickens and live in Northeast Ohio. Hubby suggested a metal shed and converting in as a roost but I though it would be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. I would think a wooden shed style structure would be best-
Looking to remove a prefab tractor supply coop and add an A frame or shed shaped structure for my ladies to roost and lay. I need something relatively easy to build and read for my hubby.
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I am not new to the chicken scene. I had a flock of 8 several years ago. We thought we were going to have to sell our home and had to get rid of them. We had a variety of chickens the first time around. 2 Longhorns, 2 bantams, 2 Rhode Island reds and a couple of...
I made my girls oatmeal with chia seeds, peanut butter hummus, and some leftovers. One was so excited, she jumped into the dish before I ever set it on the ground! A great treat on this cold Ohio day January, 9, 2015!
When I put my chicks outside, how do I go about feeding my chicks and adults? The chicks still need "grower" food for another 5-6 weeks. I have a 3 gallon hanging feeder for the older ladies right now. If the older ladies eat the chick food, will it hurt them? What to do??
Thank you for all the info! We are definitely making these before we go on vacation and next winter! Such a pain to constantly keep checking food and water everyday. This would ease the stress of constant nagging for the kids to do their chores! Thank you! We have 6 chickens 1 year old and...