Chicks have left the building!

[BigATC]

Finally finished the run of about 400 square ft. Chicks (20) are almost 8 weeks. I Sat in the run for over two hours watching their first visit out of confinement. Fun and interesting. One roo for sure and a few other suspects will take their leave at some point. A lot of work but feeling very satisfied.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Wonderful! Have Fun with your flock!

 

[NhRN]

I am almost there! Just finished the coop and have been so indecisive about how to build the run! They have been out in a large supervised "playpen" during the day but don't dare leave them out if I have to leave the property because of good ole Murphys Law!! Can't wait until they have a secured run!!!

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Finally finished the run of about 400 square ft. Chicks (20) are almost 8 weeks. I Sat in the run for over two hours watching their first visit out of confinement. Fun and interesting. One roo for sure and a few other suspects will take their leave at some point. A lot of work but feeling very satisfied.

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That’s awesome! Love the run!

 

[BigATC]

The run is rather irregularly shaped so don't plan to cover the whole thing. Covered some area over the door and feeding area though. We'll see how the winter goes I guess. Going to add grass clippings and pine needles. It's on a pretty good slope so few if any pools after rain or snow.

 

[BigATC]

18 weeks old and first day to "free range". I'm on one acre and let 'em out for a couple of hours to make sure they don't wander too far. I'll fence off a few more spots to keep them hemmed in a bit but don't want to put in a bunch of gates. Should be fun!

 

[Arielle2]

Consider keeping a rooster. He will watch for predators. Depending on the variety you have, most roosters are good boys.

 

[BigATC]

Unfortunately my better half is dead set against a roo. For now, I'll have to be the predator spotter! Thanks.

 

[jthornton]

The run is rather irregularly shaped so don't plan to cover the whole thing. Covered some area over the door and feeding area though. We'll see how the winter goes I guess. Going to add grass clippings and pine needles. It's on a pretty good slope so few if any pools after rain or snow.
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I collect leaves and put them in a trash can and smash them down then turn it over and pull the can off and it usually leaves a tower of leaves. At first they all ran like scared little girls but now they attack it and spend hours just scratching in the leaves and straw. Makes for a much nicer run than bare dirt.

JT

 

[BigATC]

I collect leaves and put them in a trash can and smash them down then turn it over and pull the can off and it usually leaves a tower of leaves. At first they all ran like scared little girls but now they attack it and spend hours just scratching in the leaves and straw. Makes for a much nicer run than bare dirt.

JT

I've been putting in grass clippings, pine needles, and a few leaves that I find. They scratch at the piles and most of the stuff ends up going down slope. I just keep adding at the top!
Thanks!