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Ok, so woodchips with the frequent addition of mowed grass and yard clippings (and some kitchen scraps)?

Thanks, great advice! Since we have a 3 year old, I think we would probably opt for hens with a longer lifespan.

I'm in southeast PA, and luckily the spot we have for them is under a giant spruce tree, so they do get mostly shade. And @Ridgerunner, we have had them about 3 weeks, but I've been moving the whole setup around some so the poop doesn't build up. I think I'm going to keep it in one place going...

That's the company we are using.

Ooh, I like that hoop run idea! That would work well too to disguise the whole thing behind our garden.

Too funny. :lol: I just told my husband what you wrote, and he was like we'll see... Anyway,I just measured and we do have the space for about a 4'x10' (or maybe 5'x8') run if we end up keeping them. I'm hesitant to build a bigger run right now for two reason: if we DON'T end up keeping them, I...

Oops, so follow-up question, will they be ok until November in this set-up??

Thanks for the suggestions! That's what I'm thinking about for the fall...just have to convince my husband that four is better than two. ;) Also, on a side note, I've read that Red Stars (which these ladies are) can sometimes be aggressive if you introduce new hens into the lot? But I would love...

Hi all, we recently got chickens and a coop through a rental company. We are thinking of keeping them permanently but are not sure yet, so I don't want to invest in a bigger/better set-up just yet (we're using what the company gave us). From reading things here, it sounds like my ladies are...