Finally got some chickens 3 weeks ago...

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome back to BYC!

 

[Happy hen lover]

I just logged into this site for the first time in a long time, guess I've been a member for about 6 years or so.
This summer I finally got around to building a coop, run, and getting myself some chickens.
My progress can be seen in the playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7dqOyqHTFXLh1fupRidGD9K1C16hKNcq

My little flock is 2 Black Ameracauna, hen and rooster, and 3 Blue Laced Red Wyondote hens (yes, I can't spell chicken breeds)
The Americauna Hen (Becky) lays a nice blue egg every day.
The Reds have me a bit confused, they are younger and have just reached laying age. I get one brown and one blue egg a day, so either the Reds are just taking turns or only one is laying. Assuming one is just a bit more mature than the others. Still waiting for the day when I see 2 brown eggs on the same day.

Anyways, I'm back in this site again, and will be digging thru looking for more info and tips.
Glad to see this great resource is still alive and well.

Eric
https://www.youtube.com/EricBurke23

Watched all your YT . You did a great job. I love the ramp highway! I'm glad you changed the nest boxes out too. The gutter is also very necessary for that sliding door. Glad you're here and I hope you have a great time with your flock. Hey did Coal stay. ?

 

[Life of Eric]

I did have a good laugh at the ramp vid!. Glad coals owner found him. Does any bedding get in the "U" metal chanel of the sliding door?

Yes it does.
For now I'm cleaning it out with a stick or my fingers, but I plan to take the angle grinder and cut off the last inch or so where it closes so the bedding can fall freely out of the channel.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Eric and welcome back to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome back Eric! Congratulations on your new flock!

 

[Happy hen lover]

Coal's owner showed up after about 2 weeks, so he is back home where he belongs.
The ramp of death has been changed to a more traditional doublelane onramp, which is working a whole lot better.
Thanks for checking out the videos
eb

I did have a good laugh at the ramp vid!. Glad coals owner found him. Does any bedding get in the "U" metal chanel of the sliding door?

 

[Sammi_0411]

Hey from the UK! Welcome to BYC it's lovely to have you here lots of useful knowledge and advice on here and everyone trys to assist with any questions or queries.
XxSamXx

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Welcome to BYC!