by McMurray Staff | Oct 25, 2013 | Chicken Coops
Last week I took a ride down to Ames, Iowa to see the creations of many students from Iowa State University. As reported on KCCI: “Chicken coops designed by new architecture students at Iowa State University are on display. The 20 coops, with names ranging from...
by McMurray Staff | Aug 2, 2011 | Chicken Coops
Chickens will be happier and healthier if they are let out during the day to forage. At night, they need protection against predators, so they should be kept in a chicken coop or shelter. The proper size of the coop depends on how many birds you have, what...
by McMurray Staff | Jun 29, 2011 | Chicken Coops
Ventilation Easy to clean Clean, dark nesting area for layers Easy access to nesting area Coop size Heating Cooling Aesthetically acceptable Dropping board Easy to move Floor type – open to the ground, or closed? Protection against decay Sufficient predator...
