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[peachmyeggs]

Hello! First of all, my username was supposed to be POACH my eggs, not peachmyeggs...although I'll be having so many in due time that I might try it! My chicks arrive on the 24th (6). I'm getting the brooder and the outdoor coop and run ready. I'm about to start digging the trench around the run. Any suggestions, do's and/or don'ts? Thanks so much!

I also just realized that the Brahmans are 30" tall - my oh my! HELP! What to do? I'm afraid for my others!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I've never owned Brahmas but I understand they are pretty laid back.
What trench are you referring to? A predator apron?
This is how I did mine. No digging required...

The edge furthest from the coop is pinned down with landscape pins. I then covered everything with stove but you can just let the grass grow through it.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Maybe post your coop / run question on this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance.9/

This is a useful link to take a look at - “How to...” guides. You may wish to consider including your location under your avatar (using the guide in the link above).

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

Where did you buy your brahmas? I'm sure it depends on the type, but mine aren't nearly 30" tall. They are also very laid back and friendly birds Too funny about the "peach/poach"!

Feel free to check out the links below for some interesting reading. Good luck on your adventures!​

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us.

 

[Kiki]

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[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your flock!

 

[sourland]

Peach and eggs ? Might work. Welcome to BYC.

 

[N F C]

Funny about your member name but now we can call you "Peaches"..."Poaches" just wouldn't have the same ring to it

Thanks for joining and best of luck with your building project!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Welcome to the forum!
Here is one of my Buff Orpington's in one of the nesting boxes: