Articles by chickwhispers

Almost complete. I don't think it will ever be completely done though. Chicken math plus when I see a better working system of some sort I like to try it out. I also have plans to add some kind of fenced in area to allow a more controlled free range for times when I can't pay enough attention to...

Thank you for viewing my Coop page! I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoyed putting it together! Also my complete run build can be found at the link below: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/updated-my-coop-for-a-french-hen-the-run-2 Updated 11/4/2014 below. It's an on...

Almost complete. I don't think it will ever be completely done though. Chicken math plus when I see a better working system of some sort I like to try it out. I also have plans to add some kind of fenced in area to allow a more controlled free range for times when I can't pay enough attention to...

Here is my heated waterer. I looked at many designs and decided upon this one because the bucket is closed to prevent water evaporation and won't add to the humidity in the coop. And I have 5 nipples they seem to be enough for the (24) girls right now. I may add a couple more if I see there is...

Of the three only 1 is left, the one in the middle, Grace. Three original girls of the coop... I keep the girls for eggs and for pets. I try not to over do any of their care, but give more than just adequate care, since they are kind of like pets. I started with chickens in the spring of...