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Oh dear.....this post has raised some concerns. I answered a question incorrectly. Is the man cave indoors? Yes. I was interpreting that question as being, was it in the house? and the answer to that is “no”. It is a separate structure. It is a 30’ x 40‘ building, and in one part of it there is a large screen TV!!! The chickens are going to be in a different section. It has been a lot of years since I raised chickens and perhaps I have seriously underestimated the amount of dust you’all are referring to. Perhaps it would be better to keep them in the man cave for the first two or three weeks, and then move them to an actual shed. Ok, another question that is a potential minefield. If we encircled the chickens area, and then wrapped plastic around the walls of their area, would that not seriously help contain the dust? ... or am I really being unrealistic? I truly do appreciate your insights
 
Joy Russell said:
Oh dear.....this post has raised some concerns. I answered a question incorrectly. Is the man cave indoors? Yes. I was interpreting that question as being, was it in the house? and the answer to that is “no”. It is a separate structure. It is a 30’ x 40‘ building, and in one part of it there is a large screen TV!!! The chickens are going to be in a different section. It has been a lot of years since I raised chickens and perhaps I have seriously underestimated the amount of dust you’all are referring to. Perhaps it would be better to keep them in the man cave for the first two or three weeks, and then move them to an actual shed. Ok, another question that is a potential minefield. If we encircled the chickens area, and then wrapped plastic around the walls of their area, would that not seriously help contain the dust? ... or am I really being unrealistic? I truly do appreciate your insights
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I would like to respond to this question, but what region of the world do you live in we need more information to provide you with a better answer, based on your local climate.

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Most of us are voting outdoor rearing due to the dust and dander! If you are using a heat lamp to rear them from my personal experience the radius they heat is more than adequate for freezing temps outdoors.
 
AllenK@new2this said:
I would like to respond to this question, but what region of the world do you live in we need more information to provide you with a better answer, based on your local climate.
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Ontario, Canada...shores of Lake Huron. The chicks could not possibly actually be outdoors in April or May. The man cave is insulated with heated floors. the shed would just have a heat lamp, but perhaps once they start to get their feathers that would be good enough. I had no idea this was going to raise such a ruckus and quite honestly, I feel like a complete idiot at this point
 
Joy Russell said:
Ontario, Canada...shores of Lake Huron. The chicks could not possibly actually be outdoors in April or May. The man cave is insulated with heated floors. the shed would just have a heat lamp, but perhaps once they start to get their feathers that would be good enough. I had no idea this was going to raise such a ruckus and quite honestly, I feel like a complete idiot at this point
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:hugs
 
Joy Russell said:
Ontario, Canada...shores of Lake Huron. The chicks could not possibly actually be outdoors in April or May. The man cave is insulated with heated floors. the shed would just have a heat lamp, but perhaps once they start to get their feathers that would be good enough. I had no idea this was going to raise such a ruckus and quite honestly, I feel like a complete idiot at this point
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Well I was a complete idiot 7 months ago and may very well still be one! It is up to you but there will be at least a half day of cleaning up all of the ick if you raise them indoors. Always remember you are the flock momma and you know best, we just offer our opinions.
 
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Hi Joy, sounds like you raised a lot of dust right here in the "New Member Intro" section :lol:

Everyone has to do what works best for them, in their unique situation. With your previous experience, I'm sure the chicks will be in good hands.

Best wishes and thanks for joining us!
 
AllenK@new2this said:
Well I was a complete idiot 7 months ago and may very well still be one! It is up to you but there will be at least a half day of cleaning up all of the ick if you raise them indoors. Always remember you are the flock momma and you know best, we just offer our opinions.
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I hate replying to myself, but if you look at where I live my opinions on your climate should be completely discounted! We see snow one day every 15 years around here.
 
AllenK@new2this said:
I would like to respond to this question, but what region of the world do you live in we need more information to provide you with a better answer, based on your local climate.

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Most of us are voting outdoor rearing due to the dust and dander! If you are using a heat lamp to rear them from my personal experience the radius they heat is more than adequate for freezing temps outdoors.
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Understood. I thank you very much for the time and thought that you put into your responses. I really do appreciate it. The one thing that has come out of this thread is that my husband and I will now be prepared. If the chicks are creating too much dust and dander, we will relocate them to the shed where there are no electronics and nothing that can be destroyed
 
Joy Russell said:
Understood. I thank you very much for the time and thought that you put into your responses. I really do appreciate it. The one thing that has come out of this thread is that my husband and I will now be prepared. If the chicks are creating too much dust and dander, we will relocate them to the shed where there are no electronics and nothing that can be destroyed
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It's always good to have a Plan B :D
 

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