DeezyPeasy
In the Brooder
What can I do with this place?
Just moved in a few days ago. I’m in zone 8 in Upstate SC, so winters are fairly mild,
I have two hens who appear healthy. They have acres to 4 fenced and trees acres to free range in day and come back to coop at night on their own.
The coop needs repair.
I have been reading about chickens and planned to get a tractor set up for spring, but this already exists. I have been reading about deep bedding but don’t even know where to start. I need to clean this coop. There is a lot of built up poop. Nails sticking out random places, untrimmed wire. Broken doors.
It does seem to be predator proof, but other than that…
Based on these pics, where should I start?
It’s a sunny day, can I just hose it down and scrub it and start fresh with bedding?
In terms of wintering, should I have more than 2 hens for warmth? Can I put together a flock for safety from other adult hens so they can stay warm? Should I get a rooster? There are people selling some adults nearby.
Also the coop is surrounded by very tall weeds. Cut them back, yes?
I’ll take all asap advice as I’m getting started today. I do not have internet until tomorrow so I don’t have hours of data to watch videos and read online. I’ll be popping in and off to check replies.
Thank you! I want these ladies to have a nice, healthy, happy
winter.
Just moved in a few days ago. I’m in zone 8 in Upstate SC, so winters are fairly mild,
I have two hens who appear healthy. They have acres to 4 fenced and trees acres to free range in day and come back to coop at night on their own.
The coop needs repair.
I have been reading about chickens and planned to get a tractor set up for spring, but this already exists. I have been reading about deep bedding but don’t even know where to start. I need to clean this coop. There is a lot of built up poop. Nails sticking out random places, untrimmed wire. Broken doors.
It does seem to be predator proof, but other than that…
Based on these pics, where should I start?
It’s a sunny day, can I just hose it down and scrub it and start fresh with bedding?
In terms of wintering, should I have more than 2 hens for warmth? Can I put together a flock for safety from other adult hens so they can stay warm? Should I get a rooster? There are people selling some adults nearby.
Also the coop is surrounded by very tall weeds. Cut them back, yes?
I’ll take all asap advice as I’m getting started today. I do not have internet until tomorrow so I don’t have hours of data to watch videos and read online. I’ll be popping in and off to check replies.
Thank you! I want these ladies to have a nice, healthy, happy