duckrunner
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Post by duckrunner on Mar 7, 2019 14:12:17 GMT -5
ME, where did you get that coop for the chicks? maryellen |
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Post by maryellen on Mar 7, 2019 20:52:20 GMT -5
The brown coop thats in the run? A 12 yr old girl on backyard chicken forum gave it to me when foxes killed her silkies.
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Post by maryellen on Mar 7, 2019 20:56:07 GMT -5
Or the huge tan coop? The big one my husband built for me when i outgrew a red 4x6 coop he built me
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Post by duckrunner on Mar 8, 2019 7:59:39 GMT -5
Or the huge tan coop? The big one my husband built for me when i outgrew a red 4x6 coop he built me Just wanted to know if you/your husband built it or if you bought it from somewhere. It looks really good lol |
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Post by maryellen on Mar 8, 2019 11:16:16 GMT -5
Thank you! He built both of the big ones for me. It was cheaper for him to buy the materials and build for me. If i had bought both coops i would have spent around $6000..
The red 4x6 cost $600 in materials and the 6x8 tan one was $1000 in materials. Both have electric hooked up too . And both coops the windows and doors were either free or $50 .
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Post by duckrunner on Mar 8, 2019 12:47:17 GMT -5
much more economic and self sufficient definitely did you say the windows and doors were either free? (or $50) Thank you! He built both of the big ones for me. It was cheaper for him to buy the materials and build for me. If i had bought both coops i would have spent around $6000.. The red 4x6 cost $600 in materials and the 6x8 tan one was $1000 in materials. Both have electric hooked up too . And both coops the windows and doors were either free or $50 . |
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Post by maryellen on Mar 8, 2019 20:44:12 GMT -5
Yes, the big dutch door was free. I can open the top and leave the bottom closed. All 5 windows from both coops i won at a livestock auction for $50. .
Both coops have electric set up so i can plug in electric water bowls so the water doesnt freeze or hook up fans in the summer
The kennel fencing i bought from a dog trainer whos husband passed away so i got all.the kennel panels for $200 (22 panels).
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Post by maryellen on May 19, 2019 10:56:30 GMT -5
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Post by seminolewind on May 19, 2019 21:20:12 GMT -5
55 is a very lucky hen. I have a blind 11 year old . Whether outside or inside, I keep all the water and feed in the same place and tap on the bowls when treats are added. She's from the first hatch I ever had! Princess Fluffy Britches.
Old hens are well worth their comfort in their later years. My next notable hen will be named 51 after the fire house on Chicago Fire!
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Post by maryellen on May 20, 2019 9:09:38 GMT -5
Thats exactly what i do too! Plus i put her head in the dishes so she knows the height. I got 3 eggs from her in the past 2 months lol. She is spoiled rotten.
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Post by seminolewind on May 20, 2019 22:15:13 GMT -5
Nothing like caring for those oldies and watching how they make due.
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