Day 1 Questions

[MrsWak]

Pre-fab coops NEVER hold nearly as many birds as they claim. You should seriously consider increasing the size of your coop (by building a new one). You can rather easily convert an old shed into a coop.

 

[MrsWak]

Hi. We have converted one of our outhouses into a chicken run. It has a tiled roof and 2 of wooden sides have been opened up with chicken wire panels. The Solway coop is really quiet big tbh. I think we are ok for just the 3.
I didnt know some chickens didnt like pellets! Will call the lady I bought them off of and double check what they were fed

 

[TwoCrows]

Hi. We have converted one of our outhouses into a chicken run. It has a tiled roof and 2 of wooden sides have been opened up with chicken wire panels. The Solway coop is really quiet big tbh. I think we are ok for just the 3.
I didnt know some chickens didnt like pellets! Will call the lady I bought them off of and double check what they were fed

It's best to continue feeding what they were eating to avoid digestive issues. If you want to switch them over in the future to a new brand of feed, slowly convert them over by mixing in the new feed over a months period...25% new feed on week one, 50% week two, and so on.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best of luck and have lots of fun!!!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your new flock. I agree with all that has been said. Give them time, and they will adapt to their new home and to you.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC!!

 

[Farmdog267]

Welcome to BYC! Lots of awesome people and info here!

My chickens used to sleep on the ground in bedding nests overnight , but during the day they would use the roost bars. As long as the feed is clean, I would leave it go. It might take them a few days for them to get fully adjusted to their new home and then they will likely eat more.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the place for fun, friendship and Facts about chickens.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! I have the same problem with pellets. My girls don't like them, so I feed them crumbles. There is a lot less waste with pellets, so give them a go for a couple days. Some folks here have said they will eat them when there are no other options. I'm too soft for that approach. They want crumbles? They get crumbles.

 

[MrsWak]

Welcome to BYC! Lots of awesome people and info here!

My chickens used to sleep on the ground in bedding nests overnight , but during the day they would use the roost bars. As long as the feed is clean, I would leave it go. It might take them a few days for them to get fully adjusted to their new home and then they will likely eat more.