In the next couple of weeks our chicks will be ready to move outside. I'm excited but nervous. I've loved having them inside, they are so cute and they make the most relaxing chirping sounds. They are getting bigger however, meaning they need more space to live. That means they'll need a coop and a run to live in.
My idea for a coop didn't involve spending $400-$500. No way! So I thought why couldn't I convert an old dog house into a coop? I can and I will! But wait, where was I going to get that old dog house? Oh yeah, we have one that Tess and Daisy used to use at our rental property and it's still there. So I got in my truck and picked it up. It sits in my garage waiting for the conversion (It's coming, I promise!)
When the dog house is ready, I'll need a different plan to feed the chickens as well. I've been researching different kind of feeders and have found one that I like--and I'm going to make it. Here's a pic:
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| This is a Treadle Feeder. When the chickens step on the treadle... |
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| ...Voila! The lid lifts open and displays all their wonderful food. |
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| Here's a shot of what it will look like with the food inside. |
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