Oh yay! We got chickens.

Rhamlin
Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Wife sent me these pics. The dogs are definatley interested.imageimage
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  • kuzi16
    kuzi16 Posts: 14,625 ✭✭✭✭
    -why does a chicken coupe have two doors?


    -Because if it had four doors it would be a sedan.



    im here all night. the nine o'clock show is completely different than the seven o'clock show...
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  • xmacro
    xmacro Posts: 3,398 ✭✭
    Mmmmm, I smelll barbeque
  • The Sniper
    The Sniper Posts: 3,910 ✭
    kuzi16:
    -why does a chicken coupe have two doors?


    -Because if it had four doors it would be a sedan.



    im here all night. the nine o'clock show is completely different than the seven o'clock show...
    Ba Dum CHA!!! LOL Dont worry kuz, I already tipped my wiatresses. :-)

  • kaspera79
    kaspera79 Posts: 7,250 ✭✭✭
    The Sniper:
    kuzi16:
    -why does a chicken coupe have two doors?


    -Because if it had four doors it would be a sedan.



    im here all night. the nine o'clock show is completely different than the seven o'clock show...
    Ba Dum CHA!!! LOL Dont worry kuz, I already tipped my wiatresses. :-)

    ... And the veal was excellent.
  • gmill880
    gmill880 Posts: 5,936 ✭✭
    Winna winna chicken dinner ! ... at rhamlins house !!!
  • RampMonkey
    RampMonkey Posts: 1,808 ✭
    Ones Original Flavor, others Extra Crispy :D
  • Goldy
    Goldy Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    We were thinking pretty hard about getting chickens too but in the end decided against it. How much time do you spend on them on a weekly basis?
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Goldy:
    We were thinking pretty hard about getting chickens too but in the end decided against it. How much time do you spend on them on a weekly basis?
    I got no clue. Only had them 2 days but I told my wife there's no way I'm cleaning up after them it's her project. I can't stand birds they are nasty animals.
  • j0z3r
    j0z3r Posts: 9,397 ✭✭✭
    Rhamlin:
    Goldy:
    We were thinking pretty hard about getting chickens too but in the end decided against it. How much time do you spend on them on a weekly basis?
    I got no clue. Only had them 2 days but I told my wife there's no way I'm cleaning up after them it's her project. I can't stand birds they are nasty animals.
    Have your wife save the droppings for fertilizer. If you guys are into gardening, there are a number of seeds and grains you can grow for the chickens that will reduce your feed costs. I suppose it all depends on how much time you have, or want, to spend on them
  • RBeckom
    RBeckom Posts: 2,191 ✭✭✭
    Rhamlin:
    Goldy:
    We were thinking pretty hard about getting chickens too but in the end decided against it. How much time do you spend on them on a weekly basis?
    I got no clue. Only had them 2 days but I told my wife there's no way I'm cleaning up after them it's her project. I can't stand birds they are nasty animals.



    I always enjoyed raising chickens as A youngster. By the way they make A great stew if they become A problem. :-)
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    RBeckom:
    Rhamlin:
    Goldy:
    We were thinking pretty hard about getting chickens too but in the end decided against it. How much time do you spend on them on a weekly basis?
    I got no clue. Only had them 2 days but I told my wife there's no way I'm cleaning up after them it's her project. I can't stand birds they are nasty animals.



    I always enjoyed raising chickens as A youngster. By the way they make A great stew if they become A problem. :-)
    Guarantee! They are some egg laying fools though and I like me some eggs.
  • RBeckom
    RBeckom Posts: 2,191 ✭✭✭
    Rhamlin:
    RBeckom:
    Rhamlin:
    Goldy:
    We were thinking pretty hard about getting chickens too but in the end decided against it. How much time do you spend on them on a weekly basis?
    I got no clue. Only had them 2 days but I told my wife there's no way I'm cleaning up after them it's her project. I can't stand birds they are nasty animals.



    I always enjoyed raising chickens as A youngster. By the way they make A great stew if they become A problem. :-)
    Guarantee! They are some egg laying fools though and I like me some eggs.



    I'm planning on getting A few layers and A game rooster this fall for the egg production next spring.
  • bigharpoon
    bigharpoon Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭
    My coop is finally finished and the hens are en-route!!! I'll have pics up later this weekend. I'm getting 4 Ameraucanas and 4 Rhode Island Reds, all one year old and laying. Totally psyched!!!
  • Direwolf
    Direwolf Posts: 3,493 ✭
    chickens are awesome. and if you can let them roam a bit you will have alot less bugs
  • bigharpoon
    bigharpoon Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭
    Oh yeah! Once they are acclimated to their new home they'll be spending my days off roaming around the yard free-ranging. They are great entertainment value fo sho.
  • Direwolf
    Direwolf Posts: 3,493 ✭
    We had games and reds when I was a kid. Can't beat fresh eggs and soupin them out when they get old lol
  • gmill880
    gmill880 Posts: 5,936 ✭✭
    Direwolf:
    We had games and reds when I was a kid. Can't beat fresh eggs and soupin them out when they get old lol

    Wolf in the henhouse !!! Wolf in the henhouse !!! Sorry , couldn't contain myself LMAO !!!
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I wonder how my dogs would take to them roaming the yard? They seem to have gotten used to them.
  • Direwolf
    Direwolf Posts: 3,493 ✭
    If you got a tough enough rooster the dogs will learn their place lol
  • bigharpoon
    bigharpoon Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭
    Here we go!!! The coop:

    the coop

    the coop

    the coop

    the coop

    the coop

    ...and the ladies:

    the hens

    the hens

    the hens

    the hens

    I'm really psyched about these hens, I've wanted chickens for a long time. Wa-hoo!!!

  • Direwolf
    Direwolf Posts: 3,493 ✭
    Really nice set up
  • danielzreyes
    danielzreyes Posts: 8,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    bigharpoon:
    Here we go!!! The coop:

    the coop

    the coop

    the coop

    the coop

    the coop

    ...and the ladies:

    the hens

    the hens

    the hens

    the hens

    I'm really psyched about these hens, I've wanted chickens for a long time. Wa-hoo!!!

    That's really cool man
    "It's plume, bro. Nothing to worry about. Got any Opus?" The suppose to be DZR
  • bigharpoon
    bigharpoon Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭
    Thanks! It was quite the project - it took up most of my free time for a couple weeks but I'm really happy with it. The ramp hinges up to keep them secure at night and it works on ropes so I don't have to climb in there. It's a portable tractor style. I made it in my drive-way in front of my shop and drug it over to the spot when it was done. I think the hens like it.
  • Lasabar
    Lasabar Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭
    According to "Colonel's Law" I'm not allowed within 200ft. of a henhouse... I also have to register when I move and inform local henhouses of my presence.
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's a lot bigger coup than ours. It says 3-4 birds but I think 2 is all this one needs.
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well I let the girls out today. It was pure pandemonium at first. My youngest dog was dead on them but they seem to be getting used to one another now. Except the hen that Piper tried to grab she's not to willing to come out while the dogs are around. But the dominate hen didn't back down. I think the dogs are weary of her.
  • Streater
    Streater Posts: 293 ✭
    Fresh eggs! If yall have never had fresh eggs, you're missing out. You can even taste the difference in your baking. Definitely worth the hassle if you have the space and time.
  • bigharpoon
    bigharpoon Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭
    My ladies are all laying about an egg a day. Yesterday's haul:

    today's bounty

    Having fresh eggs is so awesome!
  • danielzreyes
    danielzreyes Posts: 8,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    bigharpoon:
    My ladies are all laying about an egg a day. Yesterday's haul:

    today's bounty

    Having fresh eggs is so awesome!
    That's awesome bro.
    "It's plume, bro. Nothing to worry about. Got any Opus?" The suppose to be DZR
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's funny to watch Piper shell try to sniff their butts and when they turn around she'll take off halfway across the yard , guess she didn't like that beak.

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