DaytonHillRabbits
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Hey all!
Looking for some info on chickens! My hubby has finally caved and decided we can have some chickens.. we're going with 4 "Lohmann" red layers. I have them on order from the local feed store, they will be Point of Lay pullets.
I've kept layers before, but they just kind of wandered the farm I had them and I didn't keep them cooped up. Here, we are in a residential area, with neighbors stupid dogs running loose, so they will need to have a coop with a run to keep them safe.
How big do I need to make this coop for 4 of these laying hens? Any tips or tricks when it comes to building a proper coop? Raising the birds? I just plan to go with layer crumbs for feed, may decide to ferment the feed like I did in the past.
Would LOVE to see your setups as well for inspiration! Hubby has until July 25th to construct this coop and run for the ladies so we need to get cracking! :lol:
Looking for some info on chickens! My hubby has finally caved and decided we can have some chickens.. we're going with 4 "Lohmann" red layers. I have them on order from the local feed store, they will be Point of Lay pullets.
I've kept layers before, but they just kind of wandered the farm I had them and I didn't keep them cooped up. Here, we are in a residential area, with neighbors stupid dogs running loose, so they will need to have a coop with a run to keep them safe.
How big do I need to make this coop for 4 of these laying hens? Any tips or tricks when it comes to building a proper coop? Raising the birds? I just plan to go with layer crumbs for feed, may decide to ferment the feed like I did in the past.
Would LOVE to see your setups as well for inspiration! Hubby has until July 25th to construct this coop and run for the ladies so we need to get cracking! :lol: