Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

IMG_2868.jpgShe is sitting on a roost inside the coop part, above the window on the left. We left a gap at the top for ventilation. Just asking, the gap is proofed with small hardware cloth or similar? No it's not she couldn't get through it, just her head. The coop is totally predator proofed.

She is sitting on a roost inside the coop part, above the window on the left. We left a gap at the top for ventilation.

We put plastic up for the winter to keep the snow and wind out. I lift the plastic up on nice days but its closed again because of the temperature drop. The plastic will come off once spring weather finally comes.

Looking to purchase a doeling or two this year. Does anyone know of a good small scale breeder that tests and vaccinates in Ontario?

I designed a coop last year and my hubby made my dream come true. Wanted to share, predator issues solved finally!

I left a gap at the top of the coop for ventilation so now when I walk in at roosting time I get to see this and it makes me laugh every darn time! Just wanted to share!

Good morning! I am deciding on which chicken breeds I will buy in the spring. Due to old age and a hawk attack I am down to 3 orpington hens. Is there a nice breed that would blend well with my breed? I was looking at rhodebar, scarlet

Thank you so much for the replies and suggestions! I'm not sure what I am looking for. I guess one that would hold at least 12 eggs and would be suitable for duck eggs. Automatic turner and not a still air.

I find the most stressful is constantly hearing that covid is a glorified flu or its not real or we have no cases in our area .....oh and today I was told I'm "covid crazy" because I wore a mask while serving my customer. I asked her to keep her distance if she didn't want to put her mask on and her...