I bought 21 chicks and am new to this

[Northshorechickens]

I am fairly new to keeping chickens in this quantity. My question is what is the best way to modify a shed to house 21 chickens to make it not only predator proof but also rodent proof. I know I have to add a run and the shed itself is predator proof but I can’t think of a run design to help me keep them safe...I’m located in Long Island New York if that helps. Thank you all!

 

[BirdGal]

Could you possibly take some pics of interior and exterior so we could give better advice , please?

 

[The Phantom]

 

[Northshorechickens]

Could you possibly take some pics of interior and exterior so we could give better advice , please?

 

[Northshorechickens]

Here’s the pics

 

[4 ever Orpington]

I am fairly new to keeping chickens in this quantity. My question is what is the best way to modify a shed to house 21 chickens to make it not only predator proof but also rodent proof. I know I have to add a run and the shed itself is predator proof but I can’t think of a run design to help me keep them safe...I’m located in Long Island New York if that helps. Thank you all!

 

[Northshorechickens]

Thank you for all the kind welcomes!

 

[Northshorechickens]

Also I still have a little work to do on the shed to make it even more proof some holes to fix and more wire needed

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

I’d suggested to moderators that your question would be best answered on another thread. Please feel free to use the search function on shed conversion.

On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping birds - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]