Well done to the chicken who laid it

Same story here, we went and looked at some pre-made stuff and they were all absolutely shockingly small. We drove home shocked yet pleased that we hadn't fallen into the trap of buying one. The illusion created by the initial photo of some "coop and run combos" can be quite disorientating...

Quite honestly cats come into a lower pecking order where chickens are concerned(obviously not chicks), my girl attacked next doors cat when she was free ranging, poor Pip was terrified I have to agree with you sandy, Norman and Chloe don't venture out when Kylie, Maggie and Betty are on patrol !!!!

We got three plastic boxes for our birds, we got them from ikea. The boxes measure approx 12" x 14" and 6" high. They were only £1.89 each and were easy to trim as well.

We have gradually noticed over the past few weeks who seems to be "in charge" within our group of three girls and it appears to be Betty the speckledy hen. Kylie and Maggie seem to go everywhere together often following Betty around as a pair. Betty is the most vocal, the most brave and ce...

It was a different story whilst getting ready for bed this evening........

8 o' clock came, they were still "gardening" so I had to herd them in individually with a plastic rake, little madams.

Chris and I are so glad that you feel more comfortable with the situation this morning. Things will fall into place with no problems.

Handsome young fella isn't he ?

Many years ago my Dad had three chooks that he named after a shoe shop......

Freeman, Hardy and Willis !!!

Hello bobsbabes, please don't worry yourself over this. When we first had our three chickens, we worried about the noise as well (amongst other things) but things turned out just fine as Chris and I are quite sure that they will for you. We had a little mishap on the very first night concerning gett...

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I remember that well Steve.

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I remember spam fritters from school myself, if you pressed your fork into it all the prongs were immersed in fat............

Our neighbours are as daft with our chickens as we are.........

........ we're really lucky to live next door to such great folk.

It never ceases to amaze me whenever I go to do the daily morning pooh pick. There are always three copious little piles in three different places.

Some of it is verging on modern art !!!!

BTW, we had one little wet one today

As long as your fencing is a reasonable height and there is nothing for them to go up and over on. I would say you don't need to do it. If heaven forbid a fox gets in, they at least stand a chance of fluttering up and away, but none at all without their wings. I take your point Wendy and with hinds...