The Finished Chicken Coop and Quick Urban Homestead Update
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Speaking of the little girls, they are a growin'. Two of the White Rocks, Lilith and Leisl are lipsticked out and starting to squat, so should start laying literally any day. I'm sure by the end of December all of them will be laying. I was going to insert some pictures to show you how much the little girls have grown, but Blogger seems to have a funky picture thing going on this morning.
As far as the garden goes, I've been to 2 organic seedling sales and picked up tons of organically-raised, heirloom seedlings. I picked up 64 (no joke) heirloom tomato seedlings and am hoping to harvest enough to be able to can tomatoes this year. Between planting every available moment, work and going to school (the school part is new, but I'll fill you in later), I have been neglecting the blog, but I'm trying to get back to my regular posting. I miss it and all of you!
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9 comments:
I really want a chicken coop and chickens! Everyone has told me they are very nasty and dirty though. :( How true is that, really? Love the blog also, so glad I found you.
Bobbi,
They're not nasty and dirty at all. They are quite friendly, supply great compost for your garden, eat bugs, weeds, and leftovers, and you get the added bonus of delicious, healthy eggs that you know are Salmonella-free. They're easy to take care of and provide my husband and me with tons of entertainment.
If you really want them and they are allowed in your area, be sure not to get a rooster as they are the noisy ones. You don't need a rooster to have eggs; you only need a rooster if you want the eggs to be fertilized so you can have baby chicks.
Ara
Bobbi,
I completely agree with Ara. In many ways chickens are actually easier to take care of than dogs lol. They arent that messy, especially if you use the deep litter method. Dont get a rooster unless you want chicks. I have 2 Buff Orpingtons and 2 Black Australorps and get about 3 eggs per day on avg. They are very productive breeds and are perfect for the climate up where im at in PA.
Awesome, thanks! I have plenty of room, but would not want a rooster. I live on 8 acres, and there are neighbors close enough to hear a rooster, lolol. (The property is more long than wide). I have a small garden too and would love bug eating chickens! I would definitely need about 3-4 hens, but would want a fenced in area for them to 'run' too. I would HAVE to lock them up at night though to protect them from Raccoons and owls and other critters we have on the property.
Thanks!
Bobbi,
I have my hen house inside a 6ft high dog pen that I put a metal roof on. The pen is 6x10 I think. I keep the hen house door open so they can go in and out as they wish but the pen fence keeps the critters out (except squirrels who eat their food). When Im home I open the pen door and let them out to free range around the yard or go into the adjoining compost bin to work my compost pile.
That's a good looking chicken coop. I don't have chickens myself, but I know someone that just finished their own coop. I wish I had found your blog earlier so I could have shared your pictures. Nice work.
Jeff
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Why thanks so much for the compliment, Jeffrey. We are quite pleased with it.
Ara
I'm wondering if you have plans for the chicken house - I would love to get some from you. Thanks - wanting chickens in Kansas.
Mikel,
This was a kit. It didn't have plans as we didn't built it from scratch. We purchased the kit at MyPetChicken.com. Hope this helps.
Ara
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