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[N F C]

Congratulations on your retirement, enjoy the upcoming flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

Lots of retired folks here, I'm one of them.Welcome to Backyard Chickens, it's nice to meet you

 

[featherhead007]

Welcome, I have retired twice. I keep going back for one more case, then another one.
I thought chickens would distract me, but........no they didn't. They just added more fun to my life!

 

[HomesteaderWife]

Happy to have you here @Old-clucker-55

Great to hear your retirement involves a healthy dose of chickens! Fellow members will really enjoy hearing about your goals as a chicken keeper, and seeing the new birds introduced. And yes, this website is full of great info and helpful folks always willing to answer questions for you.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Good morning and welcome to the BYC flock!!!

 

[Ted_Harrell]

Love your avatar name"old-clucker-55".....

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!

Best wishes and have lots of FUN!!!

Congratulations on your retirement!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to have you here!

 

[Old-clucker-55]

first off thanks for the warm welcome everyone. ValerieJ yes I have the coop and run built. The coop is 16ft x 8ft and the run is 14ft x 7ft with a metal roof. In side the coop there are 2 sections.The hens and rooster will be in a 8ft x 8ft area and the meat birds will be in a 8ft x 6ft.Then they will both have a 14ft x 7ft run each. Now the question I have is if I don't want to go with a heat lamp what are my options for outside use.Early April here in Iowa can be warm or cold. The plate warmers won't work if it's below 50 degrees.I'm looking for some ideas.