We are new to the chicken world

[Stravager]

Welcome to BYC! There's been some excellent suggestions for mulch and drainage already so I won't put anymore eggs in the basket.

 

[Gemstateranch]

Welcome!! You are going to love raising chickens

We dont have nearly the experience or expertise of some people on here, but if we can ever help you out please dont hesitate to send a message.

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you here in this Poultry Loving Community.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Welcome!

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC!

 

[Fwoof]

My husband and I are new to chicken raising and he has built me a wonderful beautiful coop for the girls and we are open to suggestions in the hat to put in the bottom of the coop in order to prevent muddy situations during summer downpours.
Please and thank you
Kerri

Welcome to BYC!
We hope you find this forum both informative and fun and feel free to ask any questions you have about your new feathered friends!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[Debbie292d]

We live in FL, and basically the swamp so we get ALOT of rain. I have learned over the years that Pine Pellets(horse bedding) are a HUGE plus for our coop because they absorbs water and poop so well.​

Welcome to BYC!! Nice looking setup you have there!

I second the horse bedding pellets for in the coop. We've used them for going on 8 years and always have an odor-free, dry coop.

 

[N F C]

Hello, as you can see, there are a number of ways to get the result you're looking for...find the one that works best for you (that can depend on availability and cost). Nice looking coop, and the large run is great!