Recent content by JnAP

When y'all let them free range, you leave the door to the run and/or coop open, right, so they can get to safety if they need or want to?

Yes, that's actually how I found BYC was by doing research! I'm sure I've been driving my hubby crazy sharing all the info I'm learning, LOL! :gig

Thank you for all the info and reminders! There is so much that goes into the planning process! I think I need to make a safety checklist so I don't forget any of the items. Thank you so much for the response!

I am planning on female ducks, but wow, I had no idea drakes would do that! Thank you for the response!

Hi there! I'm planning my first flock, and I have some questions I'm hoping some of you can help me with. We're building a house on our 30 acre property, and once it's done, I want to get my flock going. My plan is roughly 4 chickens, 2 ducks, and 6 guineas. I've seen varying opinions on...

I'm following along here, as I am also trying to figure out how to work the free range/forage situation once I get my flock going!

Hey, All! I'm brand new here and am in the planning stages for my first flock! So here's my initial post: (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, I am new to chickens. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? None yet, but am planning to get maybe 4 chickens, 6...