This is the stage that my chickens are currently at - along with a "terrible twos" - type curiosity. The chickens were beginning to fight a lot at feeding time a couple of days ago. I either needed to buy a larger feeder, which is about $40, or be creative a make one, and of course, the latter was my preferred option. We had some old wood kicking around, and I used that to create a basic trough, and centered on top I nailed a 1 1/2" wide sapling (to prevent them from sitting inside the feeder. The trough I made is about 6 feet long and will last them until it rots. Making a waterer isn't so simple, so I believe a purchase may be necessary. Some other coop developments include a heat lamp reduction - there is only one going at night now. I have also painted some planters for flowers out front of the chicken coop. In one week the chickens will be eating a 2:1 ratio of the starter feed they are currently on, and the grower feed which must be introduced into their diet. I have put more time into trying to socialize the chickens. Most of them don't mind me picking them up, Rob the Rooster is still my preferred bird. I think my rooster count is up to 6, with possibly more coming. Its incredible how some are so definitely roosters, while others take so long to make their gender known.
See for yourself how much they have grown!
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