flooded run

We are new to chickens and will raise them in our Dallas-Ft. Worth suburban backyard. We’ve had chicks in a brooder on our deep front porch for three weeks now. It has been hot (highs of 104-5) and very dry, no problem. Heat lamp only needed at night for lows of 85-80. Coop is built but...

Hi all, first post. I am chicken-sitting for a friend who is away (and out of contact) for another week. I’ve managed to get through one thunderstorm and two of the hottest days of the year, but tonight/tomorrow/Tuesday are supposed to continue raining. I have two sets of chickens. 6 laying...