Any tips for a new chicken owner in a rainy climate?

[melliesdr]

Hey there BYCers!

My wife and I are the proud owners of five chickens! We've had them for a few months now and I've just finished up their run, their coop was done a month ago. I'm going to put some bedding in tomorrow and from what I've read sand seems like a good option.

All that being said my wife and I have never owned chickens, and we're also new to the Pacific Northwest! We live on a ranch like property in Western Washington by Portland Oregon. I'm just wondering if anyone has any thoughts, tips or things I should be particularly aware of raising chickens in an area that is rainy for so many months of the year.

I have a 6x15 ft. run and about 7.5 ft. of it is covered with metal roofing to give them a bit of moisture relief and shade. Other than that I'm stoked to be part of your community and I'm looking forward to my new hobby!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC and good luck with your flock. Type 'Oregon ' in the search bar at the top of the page. Locate the Oregon thread and pose this question to your 'neighbors'. Who better to give you advice?

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I love sand in the coop. I started using it as I have some destructive chickens that just scratch other bedding out all the time. With sand I found that they could not and it has worked well for me. What breed/s do you have?

Wishing you the very best of luck. Be sure to ask any questions that you may have, everyone here to help and very friendly.

Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[drumstick diva]

You may want to opt for a raised coop, so it won't be flooded when it rains, and also grade the run away so water leaves the area instead of ponding up.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!