pkita99 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Looking for a chicken coop for 6-8 chickens or contact of someone who can build one for reasonable price. I know I can build one myself but just super busy with other projects at the moment. Located in Flagstaff but have a truck and could pick it up. Any leads would be very appreciated. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Just buy rotisserie chickens from Costco. UrbanNorthern – Urban Northern Coops https://www.urbannorthern.com/ 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 And the eggs? Try raising turkeys. Fewer eggs, but they are big, and harder to crack. One Tom and two hens, with you chickens would work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 You'll have to insulate and heat for the winter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkita99 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 7:23 PM, n2horns said: Just buy rotisserie chickens from Costco. UrbanNorthern – Urban Northern Coops https://www.urbannorthern.com/ This is mostly for eggs, worst case if they become too much they'll end up in the smoker. Those are some nice coops. Do you have any experience with this company? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkita99 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 11:03 PM, Boarman03 said: You'll have to insulate and heat for the winter? probably insulate but i don't think i will need to heat, from what i read if you get the right breed they should be good as long as the coop does not collect condensation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Heat it with a couple of 100 watt light bulbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 Depending on size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levers Report post Posted March 5, 2020 In Flag, I'd heat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted March 5, 2020 They're pretty tough birds but will stop laying in extreme weather. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 5, 2020 I believe my wife wants to get rid of hers, 5x5 we have 5 chickens but had up to 7. Not sure how to move that would be on you.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 Wish I could see nice bulls from my back porch. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 Really nice looking coop! Top notch for looks. Mine is an old large outhouse looking thing. Raised a lot of birds, recovered a lot of eggs. Nothing like real (fertilized) eggs with slightly orange yolks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 Hens stop laying with shorter days. Leave a light on and they'll keep going or kick back in. Cold, like extreme heat, stresses the bird making it more susceptible to disease and or causing hypothermia and thus death. Good nutrition and clean water are obviously also very important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 5, 2020 That's what she says.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites