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[Janine0066]

Hello! My name is Janine. We got 4 baby chickens this week. I was wondering if after 6 weeks we could let them free range in the backyard. We have 2 dogs that potty and it doesn’t get cleaned up. Would that be a concern.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Janine and welcome to BYC. I would not free-range my birds until they are around 4 months, personally. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements
• Hook up with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below.
• Hatching / Chick-care

Any questions that you may have regarding your chicks will be best posted here - Raising baby chicks forum

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Best Wishes & Be Well!
We have three dogs that potty and poopy. My flock has never been observed eating it. They have never had any problems.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Janine, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Janine0066]

Hi Janine and welcome to BYC. I would not free-range my birds until they are around 4 months, personally. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements
• Hook up with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below.
• Hatching / Chick-care

Any questions that you may have regarding your chicks will be best posted here - Raising baby chicks forum

Best wishes

Pork Pie

Thank you!

 

[Janine0066]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Best Wishes & Be Well!
We have three dogs that potty and poopy. My flock has never been observed eating it. They have never had any problems.

Thank you!

 

[N F C]

Enjoy your little ones!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens. It's very nice to meet you

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome, It's so great to have you here!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Janine, and welcome to BYC.