Thank you. I will definitely space the feeders and waterer apart as you suggest. That one pictured was actually just leaning up against the door frame. It is empty and not in use yet. Just wasn’t ready to mount them until we figured which location. I will keep an eye out to make sure the...
Our new coop is built but we are still working on the finishing touches. I’m sure I will have future questions but the pressing one right now is where to place the feeders. Do they go outside the coop or inside? I was under the impression that our 8 hens will not eat or drink inside the coop...
We purchased 8 pullets all 2 week olds from there. They are each different breeds and are all thriving. The owner was knowledgeable and helpful. I know little about certifications and showing breeds, etc. but for our backyard stock we were pleased. There were good reviews online and Melinda...
Current status of the coop (pic attached), walls are up, roof done, they even have radient roof barrier on the underside of the osb because we have high temps here in summer. The coop is located in an area of dappled shade, under tall trees. However, with our summer heat we didn’t want them to...
Thank you very much for the links! I have done research but continue to learn and will definitely look them over. Yes, we went for a variety of breeds, and some variety in egg color. The family actually held a chick draft as the kids were trying to claim their favs early on. We did two...
Hello everyone. Our family is new to chickens, we recently acquired eight 2 week old pullets. I have wanted chickens for years. I stalked friends who have them, had friends take me to chicken owners homes to meet and see their set ups. I’ve tried to learn from others experiences and...