Hello! I've started homesteadin' in Denver!

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LiveInBliss

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Sep 6, 2014
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Hi All!

I am very excited to have started a little homestead in West Denver. I currently have 6 chickens (5 different breeds). They are adorable. About 3 months old now. They are learning every day and so am I!

I just wanted to introduce myself so I can get some love and support from all of you seasoned homesteaders!

Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Caitlin
 
Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

I live in Colorado too! About two hours from Denver! Great that you joined!

Good luck with your flock!:)
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC!
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So glad you could join our community! This IS the place to be when you own poultry.

Make yourself at home here and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Welcome to our flock!
 
You need to use sand. I switched over to sand a couple years ago, and I do not have a single fly hanging around!! Check out this link on sand and how to use it...https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/444759/got-sand-you-should

I dig mine out of nearby arroyos and dry washes. It is soft on the pads, you can hose it down in the summer to keep the birds cool, it absorbs the poop and all the smells, it stays dry when wet and the birds just love it! Very easy to maintain. I do recommend using sand with a covered run however. I use it in the coop as well and even in the nest boxes!

Flies don't like the dryness of sand. They prefer wet dirt with organic matter in it.

You can also look for more help in our predators and pests section here too...https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests

Good luck with those flies!
 
Hey Thanks! I will check that out! Now I'm thinking..what is the world do I do with all this straw?! HA! Learning learning learning!

Thanks again
 

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