Day 20... WOW cheeping and piping I can see a beak!

[maf2008]

This is my very first hatch...

but what a miracle! I have 23 EE in the bator.

Does anyone have any suggestons? I do have lots of MUD in my big coop for my older chickens from a heavy rain/flood. Should I add more dirt? It might jam the doors. or what to do? I can level the ground around the coop. What can I use to absorb the water?

Thanks

 

[TriciaHowe]

Congrats on your eggs!
I have 2 tarps over my coop to help keep water out. I also put down activated lime and then a couple of bales of wood shavings. These will pack down and make a hard top if you can keep them dry. I personally don't like my chickens walking in mud because the roosters will try and mate with the hens in it and then everyone is a muddy mess (plus it stinks!).