I've decided on getting 3-4 laying hens would be a good experiment for me and my son and daughter. So I spent the afternoon framing a chicken tractor in my backyard. It's a 4x8 a-frame. I need to build the nest box (incl. a door to snatch eggs), an entry door on one side under the next box, then screen the whole thing in. Here's the progress so far:
So anyone else here keep chickens, rurally or in an urban backyard? I'm new to all of this but figured "what the hell - why not?!" Any particular breeds you like? Any food recommendations or ways to water them? Any advice would be good.![Smile :) :)](/images/smilies/smile.png)
I also live at 46th and Yale. My neighbors will love me I am sure![Laugh6 :laugh6: :laugh6:](/images/smilies/new/laugh6.gif)
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So anyone else here keep chickens, rurally or in an urban backyard? I'm new to all of this but figured "what the hell - why not?!" Any particular breeds you like? Any food recommendations or ways to water them? Any advice would be good.
![Smile :) :)](/images/smilies/smile.png)
I also live at 46th and Yale. My neighbors will love me I am sure
![Laugh6 :laugh6: :laugh6:](/images/smilies/new/laugh6.gif)