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Noralesong said:
It's a pre-fab which isn't preferrable, but I plan on going through a few steps of my own to make it better, including sealing it properly to withstand wet, cold New England winters.
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The lack of proper ventilation is a major issue with pre-fabs and can cause frostbite in freezing weather.
 
DobieLover said:
The lack of proper ventilation is a major issue with pre-fabs and can cause frostbite in freezing weather.
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The one I've order seems OK for ventilation with plenty of windows but I have plans to seal it myself so there aren't any drafts in the winter.

But I will definitely post my mods after to make sure everyone thinks it's alright for the summer! And to take any recommendations. Definitely planned to put weatherstripping on the doors before next winter.
 
Noralesong said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been lurking a bit and decided to finally join the crew.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

I am new to chickens, but not raising animals. I've done mostly aquatic and reptilian raising, though not a home. Most of it revolved around Aquaculture, so I am versed with raising fish for food.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

I have a dozen pullet chicks on order at a local hatchery that I'll be picking up mid-April.

(3) What breeds do you have?

Blue copper marans, midnight majesty marans, salmon faverolles, buff orpington, starlight green egger, and prairie blue eggers.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?

The experience of raising food fresh farm to table and enjoying the relationship with my animals/pets.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

Vegetable gardening, hiking, writing, reading.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

I'm in my late 20s, married and with a son a little over 1 years old. I work full time for a corporate job, which I enjoy very much due to my hours where I get out pretty early and have plenty of time to be out with daylight. We currently have 2 beloved house cats who are spoiled rotten.

Fun fact about me is I served 8 years in the Army National Guard and decided to retire once I wished to start my family. If you've ever seen the 88th Army Band in concert locally within the last decade, you've probably seen me performing.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?

I found the community through a few eclectic Google searches. Ended up just reading a bunch of forums and about the breeds I'll be raising.
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Welcome to BYC!!
 
Noralesong said:
The one I've order seems OK for ventilation with plenty of windows but I have plans to seal it myself so there aren't any drafts in the winter.

But I will definitely post my mods after to make sure everyone thinks it's alright for the summer! And to take any recommendations. Definitely planned to put weatherstripping on the doors before next winter.
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Sealing it up for winter will drastically reduce ventilation and promote frostbite.
 
Howdy, :frow and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy :ya to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Glad you decided to de-lurk!
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Thanks for joining our community! :celebrate
 

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