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So the carport is gravel. It would have been a good location, but it sounds like grass is our best option. We're trying to find locations for the chickens and a greenhouse expected at about the same time. Lots of things to think about with both!

We're scouting out locations to put this coop/run. The best location we have found is under a large carport for the run, and put the coop outside the covered carport. That would give us a run that is 16'x18'. We have power and water out there. A couple of questions though. Is gravel okay...

I have Buff Orpingtons. That was what my first flock was and I loved them. I got lucky because Tractor Supply just listed them as Orpingtons. Wasn't sure what I was getting!

I've been told that in a 5x6 coop I can only have 7 chickens. I have 4 girls and 2 boys. That leaves me one chicken to be at full capacity. If I get rid of one rooster I can get 2 more girls. Right?

No, the next one. Lol, stacking chickens.

My coop is at https://www.leonardusa.com/chicken-coops. Scroll down, it's the second one down, it's unpainted in the picture and it's tall. The Mayberry. Since it's so tall, is there a way to utilize a second level and give them more space? Y'all have been very helpful! Thank you!

Yes, chickens are smelling up the house! lol

Yes, they're in the house being socialized. :). I think I'll likely have to move them outside before the coop arrives though!

Those of you saying the coop is wrong for whatever reason, there's nothing we can do about that. It's a Leonard building (like Tough shed but with better customer service.). It will have to work. On the other hand the run isn't built yet and we have a lot less space concerns for that part. I...

How worried about the avian flu should I be? I don't want to get pullets that are sick. How can I know they are healthy?

Our not-yet-arrived coop is 5'x6' (I think) with 6 nesting boxes. We don't have the coop yet so no run either. Hopefully it will come in soon! In the mean time, we have an external screen room that I can move them to. Maybe a large dog kennel or 2 because I know chickens like to go inside...

Where do you get pullets? I only know how to find chicks!

I have 6 chicks that are 3.5 weeks old. I clearly have two roosters. What would you do with an extra rooster, and at what age should I give him away if that's what I decide to do.? I'd kind of like to keep both until I determine which one is the friendliest but I don't want them to start...