i somehow acquired 2 runaways and i have questions. please help

[McChooky]

that seems like SO MANY chickens to me!

I need 5-6 eggs a day so I keep 10-12 hens

 

[Mother of Chaos]

…when i say i need a manual, i mean literally... i need someone to tell me exactly what to do, when, for how long, and how many times. lol! i absolutely do not have a clue what i am doing.
still.
after them landing here 6 months ago.

But you have your manual! Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

(the indexing is a little shaky though )

 

[McChooky]

i think 2 are a lot of work! i can't even imagine what you have to do. and the poop!!! gah! cleaning up poop must be like a full time job
you'll get no judgement from me. just admiration.

Thanks! Maintaining it is easier than you think.I clean the bedding out once a year and the poop boards and nest boxes as needed.When I had a small coop like yours it was hard to clean.The bigger the better!

 

[pollipazzi]

But you have your manual! Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

(the indexing is a little shaky though )

thank you!
it has definitely saved me!
especially when i ask something and someone gives me the very specific details i need
i do appreciate this place!

 

[pollipazzi]

Thanks! Maintaining it is easier than you think.I clean the bedding out once a year and the poop boards and nest boxes as needed.When I had a small coop like yours it was hard to clean.The bigger the better!

mine are weird and don't poop in the coop. it's the only thing they do that makes it easier for me