Oh yay! We got chickens.

Rhamlin

Wife sent me these pics. The dogs are definatley interested.

kuzi16

xmacro

Mmmmm, I smelll barbeque

The Sniper

kaspera79

gmill880

Winna winna chicken dinner ! ... at rhamlins house !!!

RampMonkey

Ones Original Flavor, others Extra Crispy

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?

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.

j0z3r

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

Rhamlin

RBeckom

bigharpoon

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

chickens are awesome. and if you can let them roam a bit you will have alot less bugs

bigharpoon

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

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

Rhamlin

I wonder how my dogs would take to them roaming the yard? They seem to have gotten used to them.

Direwolf

If you got a tough enough rooster the dogs will learn their place lol

bigharpoon

Direwolf

Really nice set up

danielzreyes

bigharpoon

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

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

That's a lot bigger coup than ours. It says 3-4 birds but I think 2 is all this one needs.

Rhamlin

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

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

danielzreyes

Rhamlin

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.