A few questions in Louisiana :)

[Foodbankbarbie]

Hello, I'm Shannon!
Got my babies in early Spring, don't have any friends with chickens. I live in Louisiana and this will be my first winter with chickens. 2 roos, 3 hens, 6 babies: I have no idea what kind they all are b/c I don't actually care. They are all BEAUTIFUL and that is all that matters. Is that odd? Is there a reason I should find out?
Do I need to scoop poop everyday? I am horribly lazy.
Everyone clips wings, right?
Can you still eat eggs that sit out for 2 days?
Is fresh hay enough to keep them warm?

Nice to meet you and thank you in advance!

..... and what's an infraction? Is that like a demerit? I went to Catholic girl's school so just reading that word made me shudder.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I like you already, you make me laugh!

No, you don't have to know, but if you are curious post some pics of them here: What Breed Or Gender is This?

No, don't have to. If you use sand in the coop and run it will help minimise the cleaning needed and make things a bit easier for you: Using Sand in Your Coops

I don't. Only if your chickens like flying out of the run and you'd much rather they don't: How To Clip & Trim Chicken Wings To Prevent Flight

Outside or out on the counter? If it was hot outside they will not the freshest, but still edible. They'll stay quite edible for weeks on the counter, depending again on temperature.

Their feathers will do that. Just make sure the coop is dry, well ventilated and draft free. Some good tips here: Winter is Coming! Checklists, tips, advice for a newbie

This thread explains it well: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...arning-system-points-for-rule-violations/0_20

As long as you read and understand the site rules and keep that in mind when you post, you'll have nothing to worry about

Enjoy the site!

 

[Foodbankbarbie]

Thanks so much!!! Very helpful!! That was nice to wake up to )))

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! Sumi you're awesome

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Sumi said it all! The Catholic school remark made me laugh, remember those demerits also.

 

[hungnguyen]

Hello Food,
Welcome to this site. I like your questions .. just asked whatever you need. And I like Sumi's reply .... lots of things to learn.
I used to live in New Orleans and traveled to Baton Rouge and Lafayette a lot.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[chickenboy190]

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC

I like you already, you make me laugh!

No, you don't have to know, but if you are curious post some pics of them here: What Breed Or Gender is This?

No, don't have to. If you use sand in the coop and run it will help minimise the cleaning needed and make things a bit easier for you: Using Sand in Your Coops

I don't. Only if your chickens like flying out of the run and you'd much rather they don't: How To Clip & Trim Chicken Wings To Prevent Flight

Outside or out on the counter? If it was hot outside they will not the freshest, but still edible. They'll stay quite edible for weeks on the counter, depending again on temperature.

Their feathers will do that. Just make sure the coop is dry, well ventilated and draft free. Some good tips here: Winter is Coming! Checklists, tips, advice for a newbie

This thread explains it well: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...arning-system-points-for-rule-violations/0_20

As long as you read and understand the site rules and keep that in mind when you post, you'll have nothing to worry about

Enjoy the site!

Sumi, has nailed all of your questions to date - welcome to BYC. Infractions sting like a nun's ruler.

 

[drumstick diva]