Comments on: “Backyard Chicken Coop”, Nesting Boxes http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/ Cultivating the best of gardening, vintage containers, home-grown food, and vineyard lifestyle. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:51:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: countryborn http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-14065 countryborn Thu, 03 May 2012 12:33:11 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-14065 Thanks...Looks like I will have to keep them seperated! They tried to kill them. Thanks…Looks like I will have to keep them seperated! They tried to kill them.

]]> By: Bonnie Manion http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-12487 Bonnie Manion Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:05:51 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-12487 Unfortunately, when you introduce new chickens into a flock, and especially of different ages, their can be problems. There is always a pecking order in a flock, but even more so with different ages. You are going to have to either tough it out, and see if they will get along, or keep them separated. Please don't let them harm or kill each other. Sometimes, it helps if you introduce them to each other in the coop at nighttime when they are getting ready to sleep. Thanks for your comment..VintageGardenGal Unfortunately, when you introduce new chickens into a flock, and especially of different ages, their can be problems. There is always a pecking order in a flock, but even more so with different ages. You are going to have to either tough it out, and see if they will get along, or keep them separated. Please don’t let them harm or kill each other. Sometimes, it helps if you introduce them to each other in the coop at nighttime when they are getting ready to sleep. Thanks for your comment..VintageGardenGal

]]> By: countryborn http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-12243 countryborn Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:56:21 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-12243 I have 2 chickens, 1 that I raised from a day old and I've had the other one for a few months. My kids recieved 2 Road Island Reds for Easter and are now ready to go out of my house!!! But Tootles and Gibbles try to kill them when we put them in the coop. Any advice? I have 2 chickens, 1 that I raised from a day old and I’ve had the other one for a few months. My kids recieved 2 Road Island Reds for Easter and are now ready to go out of my house!!! But Tootles and Gibbles try to kill them when we put them in the coop. Any advice?

]]> By: Bonnie Manion http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-9407 Bonnie Manion Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:35:53 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-9407 Hi Anne, No, my manure box is under my roosting bar inside my chicken coop. That is where I collect most of my manure from my hens. I then take it outside to my composting area. I do not compost inside my chicken coop. If you go to my homepage, www.vintagegardengal.com, on the left side bar, under categories--look for chickens. I have many, many posts there on chickens, along with many photos. I like to give my hens the freshest bedding first in their nesting boxes, then I transfer it to the coop floor, and then rotate it last to the manure box. Then I take it out, and compost with it. Thanks for your comment...VintageGardenGal Hi Anne,
No, my manure box is under my roosting bar inside my chicken coop. That is where I collect most of my manure from my hens. I then take it outside to my composting area. I do not compost inside my chicken coop. If you go to my homepage, http://www.vintagegardengal.com, on the left side bar, under categories–look for chickens. I have many, many posts there on chickens, along with many photos.

I like to give my hens the freshest bedding first in their nesting boxes, then I transfer it to the coop floor, and then rotate it last to the manure box. Then I take it out, and compost with it. Thanks for your comment…VintageGardenGal

]]> By: Anne http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-8906 Anne Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:55:53 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-8906 Hi Bonnie, I'm new to the wonderful life of rasing chickens. I have reciently purchased a used coop and am reworking it to inclued an exterier nesting box unit. My question is...above you wrote> I use fresh bedding in the nesting boxes first, then rotate to the chicken coop floor, and then transfer to my manure box. Is "the manure box" your compost heap? It sounds like it is inside your coop. Would it be possible for you send me a link to interior pictures of your coop?? Love your site ~Anne Hi Bonnie,
I’m new to the wonderful life of rasing chickens. I have reciently purchased a used coop and am reworking it to inclued an exterier nesting box unit.
My question is…above you wrote> I use fresh bedding in the nesting boxes first, then rotate to the chicken coop floor, and then transfer to my manure box.
Is “the manure box” your compost heap? It sounds like it is inside your coop. Would it be possible for you send me a link to interior pictures of your coop??
Love your site ~Anne

]]> By: Bonnie Manion http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-8846 Bonnie Manion Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:28:28 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-8846 Witch, I use pine shavings with my hens, and also compost with it. Thanks for sharing...VintageGardenGal Witch, I use pine shavings with my hens, and also compost with it. Thanks for sharing…VintageGardenGal

]]> By: Witch http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-8571 Witch Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:54:48 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-8571 Coming from someone who managed a pet store and raised mice, rats, guinea pigs, a rabbits and hamsters, cedar shavings are not good for any of those small rodents and can be lethal to rabbits especially. Im not sure how it differs with chickens but as i get ready to start my adventure with chickens i know that Im not going to take the chance with cedar for any of them. There is an oil that occurs natually in cedar that is harmful to the respiratory system for those small rodents. Pine is sensational and generally a little less expensive than cedar anyways. (And lovely website and blog regarding the chickens, it has been extrememly helpful for me) Coming from someone who managed a pet store and raised mice, rats, guinea pigs, a rabbits and hamsters, cedar shavings are not good for any of those small rodents and can be lethal to rabbits especially. Im not sure how it differs with chickens but as i get ready to start my adventure with chickens i know that Im not going to take the chance with cedar for any of them. There is an oil that occurs natually in cedar that is harmful to the respiratory system for those small rodents. Pine is sensational and generally a little less expensive than cedar anyways. (And lovely website and blog regarding the chickens, it has been extrememly helpful for me)

]]> By: Bonnie Manion http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-6738 Bonnie Manion Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:47:56 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-6738 Dawn, your barn sounds wonderful. You are going to have to be careful of neighbor's dogs, raccoons, hawks, coyotes, etc. Make sure your fenced off area is predator proof, and it is always a good idea to close your hens up at night. I close mine up every night. A wired enclosure secured with wood or steel framing, is about the only way to ward off predators. Even coyotes will try and access wired pens. Chickens do not need shots or medicine if they are healthy. Give your hens fresh water and laying mash along with fresh fruit and vegetables. If you notice something wrong with your hens, then consult your local aviary vet and/or feed store. It is a good idea to worm your chickens twice a year, too. For detailed information, read the posts under my chicken category, left side bar, on my home page. Good luck...VintageGardenGal Dawn, your barn sounds wonderful. You are going to have to be careful of neighbor’s dogs, raccoons, hawks, coyotes, etc. Make sure your fenced off area is predator proof, and it is always a good idea to close your hens up at night. I close mine up every night. A wired enclosure secured with wood or steel framing, is about the only way to ward off predators. Even coyotes will try and access wired pens. Chickens do not need shots or medicine if they are healthy. Give your hens fresh water and laying mash along with fresh fruit and vegetables. If you notice something wrong with your hens, then consult your local aviary vet and/or feed store. It is a good idea to worm your chickens twice a year, too. For detailed information, read the posts under my chicken category, left side bar, on my home page. Good luck…VintageGardenGal

]]> By: Dawn Bowes http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-6712 Dawn Bowes Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:43:45 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-6712 Hi, I just started researching chickens, coops & laying boxes because we are going to get some laying hens/chickens & I stumbled accoss your site. We have an old 2 story barn that has seperate stalls & the end stall opens out to the back of the barn. I am wanting to know if I put the boxes inside & fenced off a good size area for the chickens to run around during the day, I could then lock them up at night by closing the barn door. Does that sound good & my other question is , is there anything to keep predator animals away except for a completly encompassed wire fence? Also, do chickens need yearly shots to help them from getting sick. Last question is... Is it better to get chickens as chicks and raise them or buy them already producing? I appreciate your time & website immensly for all us newbies... Thanks, Dawn Hi,
I just started researching chickens, coops & laying boxes because we are going to get some laying hens/chickens & I stumbled accoss your site.
We have an old 2 story barn that has seperate stalls & the end stall opens out to the back of the barn. I am wanting to know if I put the boxes inside & fenced off a good size area for the chickens to run around during the day, I could then lock them up at night by closing the barn door. Does that sound good & my other question is , is there anything to keep predator animals away except for a completly encompassed wire fence? Also, do chickens need yearly shots to help them from getting sick. Last question is… Is it better to get chickens as chicks and raise them or buy them already producing? I appreciate your time & website immensly for all us newbies… Thanks, Dawn

]]> By: Bonnie Manion http://www.vintagegardengal.com/2009/03/30/backyard-chicken-coop-nesting-boxes/#comment-5541 Bonnie Manion Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.vintagegardengal.com/?p=1758#comment-5541 Debbie, sadly I don't. Perhaps flea markets or searching online. Good luck...VintageGardenGal Debbie, sadly I don’t. Perhaps flea markets or searching online. Good luck…VintageGardenGal

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