Wife and kids begged me once they found out we could have a coop in the city limits, so, we are building a chicken coop. I am curious if anyone on here(international or usa, whatever) have chickens?
I am looking for some insight/feedback on a few things, and I really don't want to join some chicken forum to ask questions. Anyone with experience out there?
Stuff I have questions about;
-Do certain breeds fight/get along better?
-What kind of temps are ideal for the coop with grown chickens when its cold out? Is this specific to breed, and if so, info on that? What about a relative humidity/desired humidity? Ways to reduce when ventilation is adequate? I live in a humid part of the country, so I am curious how to help with this when the atmosphere is 100% humidity.
-What climate you live in, and do you insulate? If so, hows about a vapor barrier? Ceiling insulated, or open rafters when you look up inside the coop?
-Whats a realistic size run estimate? Like, how many sq ft per bird is actually ideal?
-What random shit have you run into?
-Predator prevention tactics?
-How long are your eggs good for when produced at home?
I feel pretty educated on these subjects, but have literally 0 first hand experience, and you guys know the interwebz. Some people suggest 10 sq.ft per bird in the coop. That seems crazy to me. Others suggest 2 sq ft. Some people say 4 per bird = free range status. What actually works is what I want to know.
I have been reading feverishly to try and learn as much as I can, but I realize some of this stuff comes with experience. I am looking for help in that dpt. I also have come to the conclusion that its easy to spend a fortune, and easy to be a cheap ass, but getting it all right requires something right in the middle.
Any help would/will be appreciated.
thanks!!!
I am looking for some insight/feedback on a few things, and I really don't want to join some chicken forum to ask questions. Anyone with experience out there?
Stuff I have questions about;
-Do certain breeds fight/get along better?
-What kind of temps are ideal for the coop with grown chickens when its cold out? Is this specific to breed, and if so, info on that? What about a relative humidity/desired humidity? Ways to reduce when ventilation is adequate? I live in a humid part of the country, so I am curious how to help with this when the atmosphere is 100% humidity.
-What climate you live in, and do you insulate? If so, hows about a vapor barrier? Ceiling insulated, or open rafters when you look up inside the coop?
-Whats a realistic size run estimate? Like, how many sq ft per bird is actually ideal?
-What random shit have you run into?
-Predator prevention tactics?
-How long are your eggs good for when produced at home?
I feel pretty educated on these subjects, but have literally 0 first hand experience, and you guys know the interwebz. Some people suggest 10 sq.ft per bird in the coop. That seems crazy to me. Others suggest 2 sq ft. Some people say 4 per bird = free range status. What actually works is what I want to know.
I have been reading feverishly to try and learn as much as I can, but I realize some of this stuff comes with experience. I am looking for help in that dpt. I also have come to the conclusion that its easy to spend a fortune, and easy to be a cheap ass, but getting it all right requires something right in the middle.
Any help would/will be appreciated.
thanks!!!
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