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Thanks Pete ! I have been to your site before> Great info especially on butchering. We have 10 chicks as of Tuesday. Four different varietys. Three I recognize and one I don't. Can't wait to see how...

Thanks Andy ,

That is the kind of ideas I am looking for. I need to make it predator impaired as we have foxes / skunks / possums in the area. CHUCK

Chris,
Thanks, I have the article. I was addding up the cost of plywood etc and would have the most expensive eggs in town ! If it was permanent or on my property I wouldn't mind spending the $ CHUCK

Any one have an idea for an economical chicken coop for 10 chickens ?

I have permission to place a coop on property that is adjacent to mine ( Can't have chickens in our neighborhood, wouldn't be...

Argee,

I have been researching Dexters as well. And I like the idea of a dual purpose animal that can provide milk as well as meat . Also the relative small size does seem positive for beginers...

The Feb/March edition of Maother Earth News has an article on Chicken Tractors. There is also a simple drawing and some demensions.

We call our little acreage " Hickory Ridge". Yes, there are Hickory trees and yes, it is on a ridge.

I hand carved a sign last year out of Western Red Cedar. Laid out the letters on tracing paper...

WVBILL

Are you in the Ranson/Charlestown area ?

I have family there who have had Walnut trees in their yard for years but the fruit on them was never any good. They tried raking up the hulls...

Paul,
Thats the same look I get on my face when I have to go to the beach ! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif Give me the mountains anytime ! Beautiful little girl you have there. Mine is 17 now but...

I have never grown it but have hunted it quite a bit. I know several years ago there was an article in the paper where a fellow was raising it to send his kid to college. A couple of good old boys(...

Bill,

Your picture reminds me of a horror movie I saw once. It had had to do with Texas and chainsaws.... /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Get a firm price from the builder first. Then offer cost plus not to exceed and split the difference between the quoted price and the price he brings it in at. He will have incentive to watch costs...