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Never give up on that big, nice looking, functional coop and run. Even if it takes you a while to get there lol
When we first started this adventure over a year ago, we researched chickens and everything they needed for being outside. as seen in some photos, it may look like we have a large...
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It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 17 chickens (all broody 🤣).
This coop was a abandoned horse shelter within an old horse pen. Eventually it was turned into...
About 20 years ago I built a small chicken coop. I copied the one found here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/monicas-chicken-house.47787/
The fellow who built it had a blog with exact measurements which I followed. I used hardware cloth wire and metal roofing. It worked very well as...
My 10 year old grand daughter fell in love with her Uncle's chickens and began begging her Dad for a coop. Her dad, my son, works long hours and didn't see a way to be able to do it. I volunteered to build the coop.
I tried to make it as kid friendly as I could. I incorporated several features...
After keeping chickens for about 4 years, I gave my birds to a friend and sold my tiny coop on craig's list. After only two summers I came to the conclusion that I liked having chickens, but I didn't like the daily maintenance that was required with my former set up.
I don't want to clean out...
This is what I/we built (mostly). Photos of the actual build follow below, my build thread is https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/authentic-woods-kd-knock-down-10-by-16-coop-build.1304202/
I am “build” capable and resourceful. However I was incredibly lucky to have assistance of my sister...
I am in Pennsylvania so these are predators that are near me feel free to ask about other predators if you have questions
Since most of these predators are nocturnal be prepared have shoes by the door.
Foxes
Foxes are the worst because there is no certain way to get rid of them...
Fried Dandelions. Yup. The yellow flower that turns into a wish!
My Great Grandma--who survived the Great Depression-- taught me when I was a little girl how to create many things from her backyard: corn cob jelly, dandelion green salad, dandelion jelly, and our favorite, fried dandelions...
With only a small daily dosage of time spent at BackYard Chickens, anyone can access a wealth of information as inexhaustible as is cleaning under the roosts.
Key benefits associated with a few minutes a day spent at BYC:
Acquisition of knowledge. Where else can you continue your learning and...
So, you have decided that you want to raise quail. There are many questions that you will have, but here you will learn what your quail need to eat in order to thrive.
This guide will help you find feed with proper nutrition for your quail. This includes all common species of quail including...
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Day 16 of hatching…not long to go, hoping to hear some peeps on day 18-19…
So far I haven't been able to get a place for my wife & I out in the county where we could raise sme chickens. Between us we have also had a lot of health issues. We seem to spend a LOT of time seeing doctors. For those who love motorcycles, I will be having my Harley, pictured with me on it, converted into a Frankenstein trike. I wish everyone a great year & God bless.
