Chickens didn’t die

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you could join us! Your coop is looking great and spacious for your chickens. The chicken Taj Mahal!

 

[FunClucks]

I totally get the "chickens didn't die!" thing. I had nineteen chicks. None of them died and only the unknown sex chicken turned out to be a roo.

I built a large covered run for them to live in all summer, but even following the BYC guidelines (10 square feet space in the run per chicken), my 10 ft by 20 ft run seemed too small for the chickens I had. So I rehomed two, and now everyone is much happier.

I know you love your nine chickens, but now would be a good time to rehome any problem chickens, or ones that just don't fit with the rest of your flock. Something to consider.

 

[janiedoe]

I totally get the "chickens didn't die!" thing. I had nineteen chicks. None of them died and only the unknown sex chicken turned out to be a roo.

I built a large covered run for them to live in all summer, but even following the BYC guidelines (10 square feet space in the run per chicken), my 10 ft by 20 ft run seemed too small for the chickens I had. So I rehomed two, and now everyone is much happier.

I know you love your nine chickens, but now would be a good time to rehome any problem chickens, or ones that just don't fit with the rest of your flock. Something to consider.

I agree. I hate rehoming the "problem girls" but the flock is always so peaceful afterwards.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Thank's for Sharing the picture's your Chickens are Beautiful! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Nyhillbillies]

Hello Tiffany, welcome to the biggest coop on the web!
We had to expand too. We were adopted by 5 hens & a roo seeking sanctuary. We quickly made a impromptu coop from a 4x6 lean-to, with absolutely no chicken experience.
We learned they needed more space, so we converted a storage shed (10x12) into a coop & grain storage. Now there are 4 more hens coming around….. so our family is growing!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Tiffany and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Click on "My Coop" on @DobieLover profile. She did a wonderful shed conversion.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the pond! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies!