Just completed first coop

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Hello all,

Our neighbor has raised chickens his entire life and can no longer care for them. He asked if we would adopt them. My wife and I converted a third if our large shed into a coop and used the covered porch area for a run. We completed the coop today and just moved the ladies into their new home. We have been caring for the chickens for the past month and love the simple goodness of this lifestyle (not to mention the wonderful eggs that the girls give us).

Here are a couple pictures from move-in day.

Thanks for all of the helpful tips!

Nate
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Nice gesture on the part of your neighbor and good job on their new home! Don't be too concerned if the chicken's egg production drops for a week or two as moving is stressful to them. They'll get used to things quickly and get back on track.

Thanks for joining us!
 
Hi and welcome to BYC - you seem to have done a good job on your coop / run.

The Learning Centre is a great resource, even for experienced chicken keepers - loads of info on anything chicken. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Joining your state thread will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area, which can be helpful (just type the name of your state in the search box).

All the best
CT
 
The only thing I would suggest is you use 1/2" hardware cloth attached securely to your fenced area. The fencing you have allows enough room for some predators to get in. In the case of raccoons, they love to reach thru fencing and bite off any body part they can reach. Chickens tend to lay up against fences and this is not a bright move on their part.
 

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