finally joined

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome!

I'm glad you joined the BYC flock.

That's a nice coop! I'm sure that whatever birds you eventually put into it will be happy.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Nice coop, love the name!

 

[drumstick diva]

Very nice tractor - good work. Welcome to Backyard chickens.

 

[jgoldy2]

Welcome to BYC we are all here to help, let us know if you need help.

Rubber

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello! Wow that is a very nice coop! I like you humor. Your my kind of peep.

Welcome to BYC and the coop. There are a lot of great peeps here! Ask questions and most of all make yourself at home. So glad you joined.

 

[BayBay Peepers]

Lovely!

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined us!

Pretty coop! Good luck with your future chicks. Rhode Island Reds should be excellent layers for you.

 

[bawgawk bawk]

Is it ok to use my newly built coop as the brooder for my chick's and should i block off the nesting boxes if i do?

 

[BayBay Peepers]

You can as long as it stays warm enough. Put a thermometer near the ground where they'll be. It should start at 95 degrees and can be dropped 5 degrees every week until they're fully feathered which is usually week 5. I would block the nest boxes for now so they don't get used to sleeping or doing their business in there. Let them in when they're closer to laying age. Say 16-20 weeks old? They'll enjoy a place to get away from the light too so if you can make sure at least one corner isn't red hot it should be good. That way they can choose their comfort more.