I’m converting my shed which is actually about the size of a small garage into a chicken coop I’ve never worked so hard in my life to modify everything to keep my chickens safe.
Congratulations on the new homestead. I’ve learned a lot through mistakes, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your support
Stan, thanks for the insights on the chicken coop and roosting bars. We don't have animals yet, waiting until we move/retire in TN, and then I'll reference back to your videos. Happy for you to be adding the merchandise and I'm sure you'll figure it out just fine. I'll snag a hat sometime soon...can't get any better than a pig with the 'thin blue line'. Hope all is well, take care my friend, and, as always, stay safe!
Woohoo! Id be more than happy to snag up and wear some Rocky creek merch! I’m a fan of that tie dye t shirt you have with the pig on it if you were looking for some t shirt ideas to add lol. Huge fan of the local place helping out with this. Small businesses are seriously the best for unique projects. Also, “Looks like somebody sneezed, lost their egg”… I don’t even understand how these random eggs get out of the nest boxes sometimes lol, but they do!
Thanks for the feedback. I do plan to put tye dye on there as I’m always a fan of anything tye dye. I think my broody hen is causing some issues with chickens laying. That favorite box taken is like the favorite stall in the bathroom being taken, creates panic 😂
I don’t necessarily seek them out but I’ve ended up with quite a few over the years. I have 2 from Chicago PD if that’s what you’re referring to. I appreciate the offer.
I watched your video on the new waterers I like them and I ordered some but you had some feeders and they were too big they had smaller ones with some type of little crossbar in them that you could put into a bucket and I couldn't figure out how the chicken could get their head in there with this light t-bar plug that they put in maybe you can explain that on one of your videos that would be nice thank you they're called Mikiroy feeders. Thank you
We’ve changed up our feeders quite a bit over the years. We’ve stayed committed to the waterer though as we’ve been very pleased with it. We’ve primarily just been feeding the chickens in rubber bowls. We eventually want to get a feeder from Coopworx but they’re pricey. Eventually that’s the route we plan to go with our feeder though
It’s been a huge learning curve, but I’m glad I finally have it going. I hope to have other options available in the next month or two. I wanted to take it slow to make sure I did it right. Thanks
Hey Stan I got a question. How did you get your chickens to use their roosting poles? We have 14 chickens that are about 15 weeks old and they still do not roost. Every night they sleep on the ground in their run. Can you help me out any??
When I raise new chickens, they usually won’t go in the coop and sleep huddled on the ground in the run. I wait until it’s dark and I pick them up and put them in the coop on the roosting bars. They don’t see well in the dark and usually give me no issues when moving them. I then let them out later in the morning than usual. Usually after a few days of doing this, at a minimum they start going into the coop at night with the roosting bar usage following. Once in a while I have a rogue chicken who insists on sleeping on the floor. I hope that helps.
I’m converting my shed which is actually about the size of a small garage into a chicken coop I’ve never worked so hard in my life to modify everything to keep my chickens safe.
😂 it can be a task. Sounds like you’ll have a fortress
Putting the 3" side for their feet will help prevent frostbite since they can cover their feet with their feathers.
Thanks for sharing. Fortunately we’ve not had issues with frostbite over the years.
You should flip those so they’re roosting on the winds side. Better for them.
Thanks for your input
Just wanted to say thank you Stan and the family. I just started my homestead and work full time and yall help so much with hope and inspiration...
Congratulations on the new homestead. I’ve learned a lot through mistakes, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your support
@@RockyCreekHomestead Thank you, I will! And I've certainly been taking the learning by mistake approach.
I'm not a hat person, but as soon as you have shirts available, I'm in!
You're doing a great job!
Understood, thanks for the feedback and continued support.
I also think a coffee mug would be awesome!!
Who doesn’t like a good cup of coffee in the morning. I will do some more looking into mug options and see what we can do.
Stan, thanks for the insights on the chicken coop and roosting bars. We don't have animals yet, waiting until we move/retire in TN, and then I'll reference back to your videos. Happy for you to be adding the merchandise and I'm sure you'll figure it out just fine. I'll snag a hat sometime soon...can't get any better than a pig with the 'thin blue line'. Hope all is well, take care my friend, and, as always, stay safe!
Thanks buddy. You’ll need to let us know when you’ve migrated to the neighboring state of TN. We travel through there to go visit family.
I am so excited for the hats!!!! 🎉
Thanks, we should have some other stuff available in the next month or so as well. Appreciate your support
Good idea making the holding boards taller. Mine is barely taller than the roosting bar and they do knock it off sometimes.
Thanks, it was a last minute thought and so far so good
Woohoo! Id be more than happy to snag up and wear some Rocky creek merch! I’m a fan of that tie dye t shirt you have with the pig on it if you were looking for some t shirt ideas to add lol. Huge fan of the local place helping out with this. Small businesses are seriously the best for unique projects.
Also, “Looks like somebody sneezed, lost their egg”… I don’t even understand how these random eggs get out of the nest boxes sometimes lol, but they do!
Thanks for the feedback. I do plan to put tye dye on there as I’m always a fan of anything tye dye. I think my broody hen is causing some issues with chickens laying. That favorite box taken is like the favorite stall in the bathroom being taken, creates panic 😂
wonderful news! (maybe a coffee cup one day?) good call on removable bars take care
I do like me a good coffee cup. That may happen in the future. Thanks for sharing
Congratulations on the growth of your channel!! I am a fellow homesteader just getting started. What camera and equipment do use??
Thanks. I use a couple different items. I use movo mini DI lapel mic, Deity shotgun mic, Joby gorilla tri-pod, Panasonic LUMIX camera and our phones
I don’t know if you collect patches but I could send you some from Chicago if you’d like.
I don’t necessarily seek them out but I’ve ended up with quite a few over the years. I have 2 from Chicago PD if that’s what you’re referring to. I appreciate the offer.
I watched your video on the new waterers I like them and I ordered some but you had some feeders and they were too big they had smaller ones with some type of little crossbar in them that you could put into a bucket and I couldn't figure out how the chicken could get their head in there with this light t-bar plug that they put in maybe you can explain that on one of your videos that would be nice thank you they're called Mikiroy feeders.
Thank you
We’ve changed up our feeders quite a bit over the years. We’ve stayed committed to the waterer though as we’ve been very pleased with it. We’ve primarily just been feeding the chickens in rubber bowls. We eventually want to get a feeder from Coopworx but they’re pricey. Eventually that’s the route we plan to go with our feeder though
Great roosting bars.
Thank you. We’re about 2 weeks in with them and they’re working out much better.
I’m so excited for some merch! Even more exciting its got a local touch.
It’s been a huge learning curve, but I’m glad I finally have it going. I hope to have other options available in the next month or two. I wanted to take it slow to make sure I did it right. Thanks
Hey Stan I got a question. How did you get your chickens to use their roosting poles? We have 14 chickens that are about 15 weeks old and they still do not roost. Every night they sleep on the ground in their run. Can you help me out any??
When I raise new chickens, they usually won’t go in the coop and sleep huddled on the ground in the run. I wait until it’s dark and I pick them up and put them in the coop on the roosting bars. They don’t see well in the dark and usually give me no issues when moving them. I then let them out later in the morning than usual. Usually after a few days of doing this, at a minimum they start going into the coop at night with the roosting bar usage following. Once in a while I have a rogue chicken who insists on sleeping on the floor. I hope that helps.
So much talking
Putting the 3" side for their feet will help prevent frostbite since they can cover their feet with their feathers.