Hey all - I'm over here in Melbourne Florida - on the east coast - and thankfully, I live in one of the highest areas of the county - about 11 feet above sea level - which is great, really - sounds like I'm in the ocean, but we're not.
Anyway - we've not yet got our coop set up, nor have we got hens, but we're anxious to get going - what I am curious about - what are some of the pointers I need to keep in mind regarding how often we southeasters get big storms? I do want a coop that keeps the girls up off the ground, and I am planning on putting it on my side yard where the ground is higher and less likely to puddle - but what else should I know? I can bring my hens into the garage should a storm hit - that isn't an issue - but I really want to build a coop that keeps the girls safe and dry in most conditions.
Fishy - down on the coast
Anyway - we've not yet got our coop set up, nor have we got hens, but we're anxious to get going - what I am curious about - what are some of the pointers I need to keep in mind regarding how often we southeasters get big storms? I do want a coop that keeps the girls up off the ground, and I am planning on putting it on my side yard where the ground is higher and less likely to puddle - but what else should I know? I can bring my hens into the garage should a storm hit - that isn't an issue - but I really want to build a coop that keeps the girls safe and dry in most conditions.
Fishy - down on the coast