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Do chickens have problems walking in 8-12” of bedding?

How many chickens can I put in a 10x10 coop with the deep litter method. I want to use that method to compost things and keep it dry and try avoiding flys and other pests. I figured 10 would be overcrowding. Could I do 6?

I don’t have my coop setup yet but I’ve heard the stories of flies being a problem and was curious if that was always a problem. Thanks

Is it easier to just start with full grown chickens? I feel like I’ve been reading a lot of horror stories from raising baby chicks.

So I can’t start with chicks inside in the fall?

New to raising chickens, when is the best time to start with chicks? I wasn’t sure if it mattered. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I’m wanting to build my first coop but the area I’m wanting to build it in is almost completely shaded by a big oak tree. I thought since the tree will be over the coop I didn’t need to cover the run but thought maybe I should to keep it dry. Also I read where the chickens love the...

Hello everyone I am planning on purchasing or building my first coop soon so I can raise chickens for eggs with the family. My only last concern is whether to buy a prefab coop for my first year or to jump all in and build the coop that I would want long term (I have decided on the chicken...

Hello all I'm from SW Indiana and was looking for a good dealer in chicks. Anyone know or should I just do mypetchicken.com or TSC?

Is it better to get chickens from mypetchicken.com or should I try and look up a local breeder??

What are rocks?? Chicken Breed?

The main purpose is for eggs, but I would like for them to be friendly as well for the kids. I was planning on starting with chicks.

Hello all, I am new to raising chickens. Some of my neighbors in my area have taken up the hobby and it looks like something I would enjoy. I'm not very educated in breeds and was wanting some help in picking for my situation. I have 3 young boys that I believe will get a lot of enjoyment in...

Didn’t know if it would affect the chickens at all. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I’m new to the game and I want to start this exciting hobby with my wife and 3 sons. Planning on building a coop and because of space limitations in certain areas I’m wondering if I can put the run and coop in full shade? It would be under large oak tree. Thanks so much