- Jun 8, 2013
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HI everyone,
We got ourselves 5 hens. They are about 6 weeks old. Right now they are in at night time, and out in a small temporary run during the day. We just ordered a snaplock coop. I was hesitant to buy or build a wood coop, because lets face it, if this doesnt work out for us, I think it would be easier to hose down and clean a plastic coop than a wood one and sell. We are now looking at run options. Our chickens will need to be in a run since we live in the suburbs. We have a decent sized yard however, we also have a nice abundance of wildlife. So keeping the chickens safe and contained is super important.
We are trying to figure out the best way to build a run. We originally wanted a mobile run we can move around every few days to avoid stink. But the more I look into it, the harder it seems. My husband is only somewhat handy and I am not handy at all. If we decide to keep the chickens in a stay put run, how much space would 5 hens need? Also how would I avoid the smell? I have neighbors I don't want to offend and I really want this to be a positive experience. These chickens are our pets now!
Thanks in advance
We got ourselves 5 hens. They are about 6 weeks old. Right now they are in at night time, and out in a small temporary run during the day. We just ordered a snaplock coop. I was hesitant to buy or build a wood coop, because lets face it, if this doesnt work out for us, I think it would be easier to hose down and clean a plastic coop than a wood one and sell. We are now looking at run options. Our chickens will need to be in a run since we live in the suburbs. We have a decent sized yard however, we also have a nice abundance of wildlife. So keeping the chickens safe and contained is super important.
We are trying to figure out the best way to build a run. We originally wanted a mobile run we can move around every few days to avoid stink. But the more I look into it, the harder it seems. My husband is only somewhat handy and I am not handy at all. If we decide to keep the chickens in a stay put run, how much space would 5 hens need? Also how would I avoid the smell? I have neighbors I don't want to offend and I really want this to be a positive experience. These chickens are our pets now!
Thanks in advance
