I am considering whether to buy a run or build one and have a few questions. First off - how much space do I need for 4 hens? I was thinking of building a run 2m X 2.5m (this is about 6'6'' X 8'). Also - is it worth building your own run or is it better to buy one? I haven't built much before and I'...

Thanks for your quick and detailed replies! I think leaving them overnight without checking on them at all is not really an option. The main problem that I have is that I don't really know anyone who lives close by - all of the people I know are people that work with me and most of them live in a di...

I am considering buying some chickens and a few questions: How often do you need to feed them and change their water? I leave the house for work at 7:40am and don't get back until 5:15pm - will this be a problem? How do you manage going on holiday? Does someone need to be there every morning to feed...