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



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

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Good luck raising your new chicks! 🐣
 
YesYahoo said:
Hey gang! I'm a newbie to the site and also to raising chickens.

Actually to be precise, I'm all set up with supplies and equipment but I haven't received my new chicks yet which I ordered via mail because the neighborhood Tractor Supply hasn't had any Rhode Islands Red's in store since Chick Days started but they do offer them online thru a hatchery. I'm a little dubious about the chicks traveling via USPS mail and actually was trying to have them delivered to the store (Feel free to add your feedback on this route) still I knew I wanted RIR's after spending several weeks reading about various breeds. I definitely wanted a hearty layer breed that could handle the extreme heat we experience in Fresno, CA for the majority of the year. (Have a look at my setup for the chicks which is currently in the bathtub of a spare bedroom).

My main question though is about composting. The way my house is situated, the entertaining area and kitchen looks out directly onto the most likely spot for compost piles. Not ideal. Is there any issue with placing my compost piles inside my greenhouse where I'm growing blueberries, tomatoes, spinach, etc?

Thanks so much for the feedback!
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Hello and welcome to the forums. I hope to hear from you more, I know that we can learn a lot from you.. have a great day.
 
Hi! Welcome to BYC! I would go with the bin at Home Depot. If your coop and run are large enough, you could do a deep litter method and the composting will happen within their area. They will help you compost!!! But, it does have to be large enough for this I think.
 
ValerieJ said:
Hi! Welcome to BYC! I would go with the bin at Home Depot. If your coop and run are large enough, you could do a deep litter method and the composting will happen within their area. They will help you compost!!! But, it does have to be large enough for this I think.
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Hey thanks for that suggestion. I hadn't thought of that. I do think it may get too hot here most of the year but that's a good idea for sure
 

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