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Hello, Orrin, and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
If all your first chickens died and you don't really know what you're doing, you should grab a strong cup of coffee and spend time reading up in the articles forum and take copious notes. :caf
Then come back and ask your questions! Have fun learning.
 
Welcome to Backyard Chickens, Orrin! We are glad you joined the flock! :welcomeBYC is a helpful site providing all of the information you need to know about poultry. There is always space for members on the BYC roost! :highfive:
I would do as much as research as possible to find out what the cause might of been that killed your chickens if you are unsure. That way you are sure to prevent it in your new flock.
Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!
 
Hello there! You have quite a lot of research ahead of you and I'll try to point you in the right direction...
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Why did all your chickens die? Was it predators? Disease? Knowing the cause of your first mistakes will be key in learning how to prevent the same mistakes in the future.

Do you have pictures of your coop? Might be a good idea to sanitize inside and out, every crack and corner. Painting the interior can help prevent mites from burrowing in the wood... mites left untreated are very capable of wiping out an entire flock. Read these articles to make sure your coop will be sufficient housing for any new birds... not all coops are equal:
How Much Room Do Chickens Need

Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!

Predator Proofing


If you plan to start with chicks, you can familiarize yourself with what to expect, and learn how to give them the best possible start in life:
Kick The Heat Lamp: Better, Safer And Healthier Options To Heat Your Brooder

Brooding Chicks: The First 6 Weeks


Do you plan to free range? Or keep your chickens in a coop and run only? More articles to help you make the most of either situation:
Keeping Chickens Without Free Ranging

Key Points to Successful Free Ranging

Please complete this reading before getting any new chicks. I hope you will have much better luck the 2nd time around!!
 

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