Hello! New member here

[Keystoneangler]

Hey folks! My name is Clay from south central PA. I've been finding myself on here a lot searching forums for ideas ect.. so why not join?
This is my first time ever raising chickens! My wife and I currently have 3 easter eggers and we are almost finished building our run and hen house. My biggest reason for raising chickens is to live a more sustainable, healthy life. Here's what we have so far:
2 pullets I believe so far but the brown one I'm not so sure about. Any insight?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Maybe post pics in another 2-3 weeks on this forum - Breed / Gender I.D.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Awww.... your babies are adorable. Thanks for sharing photos.

Make yourself at home here, oh and hop up on the roost bar, we saved a spot for you.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Clay, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Hello Clay

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Feel free to drop in and share your flock

Updates for 2020 with us here in my 2020 flock life thread



https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2020-flock-life.1351080/

It’s nice to meet you!

 

[DiYMama540]

Welcome to BYC! Love seeing the pics of your chicks!
Thanks for joining our flock!!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! We're so glad you joined us! Make yourself at home!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Clay, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
The darker chick is likely a pullet. Give it a few more weeks.
You've got a decent start on the coop and run but you REALLY should consider ditching the chicken wire and installing 1/2" hardware cloth. The chicken wire will not protect them.
It's also great you are putting a roof over the entire run as that will give them space to enjoy during the winter months.
I would also add a bottom framing member to the run so you can attach a predator apron. And definitely use pressure treated that is rated for ground contact. The rest of the lumber for the run should also be pressure treated. There is a product with copper naphthenate in it that you can paint over the kiln dried lumber to help preserve it.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome Clay! You have come to the right spot to answer all of your questions and engage in chicken chat! Best wishes on your new adventure!!!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Clay and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us