is 6 feet long and 3 feet high and wide big enough for a chicken coop? ? I tend to think not…but my friend built one in his backyard to hold some bantams. They arent going to get let out during the day because the cats might get them…or they may suffer the wrath of [...] Read more »
Chicken Coop Images
Do I need a run for my chicken coop? I want my chickens to walk around the garden, then at night time put them in a small coop, I will only have two chickens. Is it cruel to lock them up in a small space for the night? I want one similiar to this but [...] Read more »
Chicken Coop Litter
Are hardwood shavings safe to use for chicken litter? I have been ussing pine shavings as litter in my chicken coop. I have access to lots of hardwood shavings including maple, oak and cherry from a local cabinet maker. Are these good to use with my chickens? What about sawdust? Not just the fine stuff [...] Read more »
Chicken Coop Sizes
what size coop would suit the needs for about 4 hens and 2 roosters? i am going to build a chicken coop on the 6 acres i live on and want to no what is the minimum size coop i should build for 4 hens and 2 roosters (6 chickens) to fit them comfortably. Also [...] Read more »
