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Keystoneangler

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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?
 

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Hello, Clay, and welcome to BYC! :frow 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.
 

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