@vidaripollen We did it about as cheap as it can be done. We used some 6ft T-posts spaced out about 10 ft apart. Then we simply zip-tied metal chicken wire to it. We did along the top first, and then we did another layer along the bottom. This bottom layer we let the excess roll out away from from the tposts and then anchored it with some pieces of metal clothes hanger. It's hard to explain. However, the grass simply grow up and through the chicken wire.
Nice place, I like it! looks like you have lots of space.Your chicken that is moulting is just fine. They can moult as much as once a year. It irritates them alot and usually will not lay then. Sometimes a moult will happen slowly and you can't notice it while other times (stress,ect.) they will loose most feathers. A long moult will lead to going longer without a moult. I like to give a handfull of dry catfood for extra protien to birds moulting.
Hi I just stumbled across your video..Looks great! Some helpful hints or pointers in a good direction: Where you plan to garden the next season lay down some mulch and organic matter. Google sheet mulching or lasagna gardening. It is helpful in many areas; 1. helps retain moisture 2. attracts beneficial insects and worms 3. builds soil fertility, there are many more benefits. Check it out! I love the farm.
@ashlypeacelovell Thanks. I'm kind of doing something like that this year. I've been keeping the old shavings and stuff out of the coop. Also, instead of tilling my entire garden as I've done in the past, I'm only tilling the actual row itself. Each row will be about 2-ft wide, with about a foot of space between. We have so many earthworms naturally in our soil, I don't want to disturb them anymore than I have to. Thanks again.
@TheHealingLife Thanks. It's worth the time and effort for sure. I love doing this stuff, and I'm super excited about getting started this year.e
HomeGrownFarming 1 year ago
which is the best bet for economical fencing for the bigger/1 acre + grazeing area around the coop?
vidaripollen 1 year ago
@vidaripollen We did it about as cheap as it can be done. We used some 6ft T-posts spaced out about 10 ft apart. Then we simply zip-tied metal chicken wire to it. We did along the top first, and then we did another layer along the bottom. This bottom layer we let the excess roll out away from from the tposts and then anchored it with some pieces of metal clothes hanger. It's hard to explain. However, the grass simply grow up and through the chicken wire.
HomeGrownFarming 1 year ago
Nice place, I like it! looks like you have lots of space.Your chicken that is moulting is just fine. They can moult as much as once a year. It irritates them alot and usually will not lay then. Sometimes a moult will happen slowly and you can't notice it while other times (stress,ect.) they will loose most feathers. A long moult will lead to going longer without a moult. I like to give a handfull of dry catfood for extra protien to birds moulting.
GuitarDanJams 1 year ago
@GuitarDanJams Thanks!
HomeGrownFarming 1 year ago
Hi I just stumbled across your video..Looks great! Some helpful hints or pointers in a good direction: Where you plan to garden the next season lay down some mulch and organic matter. Google sheet mulching or lasagna gardening. It is helpful in many areas; 1. helps retain moisture 2. attracts beneficial insects and worms 3. builds soil fertility, there are many more benefits. Check it out! I love the farm.
ashlypeacelovell 1 year ago
@ashlypeacelovell Thanks. I'm kind of doing something like that this year. I've been keeping the old shavings and stuff out of the coop. Also, instead of tilling my entire garden as I've done in the past, I'm only tilling the actual row itself. Each row will be about 2-ft wide, with about a foot of space between. We have so many earthworms naturally in our soil, I don't want to disturb them anymore than I have to. Thanks again.
HomeGrownFarming 1 year ago