I started out with using straw on the floor and next boxes but decided to try wood shavings. I use the pine and got them from TS for about $5 a bale. I have an 8X8 coop and it covered it very well. It's about 3 inches deep on the average. I also use it in the nesting boxes. They work very...
I ran an extension cord (one used in construction) to my coop to have electricity for my waterer and heat lamp. I took the idea from this site that was posted and made my own heater from a cookie tin and a 40 watt light bulb. I have a total of about $5 invested in it. I dont have a problem...
I only have this buff Orpington. It may be because it is her 1st egg. My Cochins dont lay that size. They are the white ones in the pic above. I will try to get a better picture.
This is not my first eggs but it is the first green egg. Do Orpingtons lay green eggs? The research I've read says light brown. The brown is from my RIR and the small white one is from one of my two Cochins. My Silkie isnt laying.
Any ideas?
Thanks.