When the run was built, grass covered the floor of it.
Then chickens moved in and now the floor of the run is essentially dirt.
Should I add anything to it (Shavings, mulch, sand, etc.)? Should I not?
I want to keep the odor to a minimum, prevent flies, and give the chickens something fun to...
Just wanted to share some of the cuteness that is my flock (they will be getting names once they are older).
I currently have 1 Cochin, 2 Brahmas, 2 hybrids/sexlinks, and 1 Australorp / Australorp-cross.
The first girl with the amazing eyeliner is one my hybrid/sexlink.
The second is a cochin...
Does any of our Texas members use sand?
Has it worked for you with the heat?
Pros / Cons?
Added info: My girls will be in their run most of the time (except on weekends when I can let them out supervised) and the Run/Coop combo will be in the shadiest part of the yard, but also have a roof over...
I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment.
I am still in the process of weeding through all the information within this group but would love and appreciate some direction so that I can figure out what is truly needed.
The factors I have to consider:
1.) Heat
I live in central Texas and our summers...
Since I am not the best at intros, I will go by the template for starters and add information as able/appropriate. :D
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
More or less? Yes. Please help guide me to make my girls happy.
I should be getting them in the next month or...