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July 22, 2013 I bought 4 chicks.
Thought they were all hens, but turns out there were 3 hens & 1 roo.
surprise!
Kept them in the house in a tote til they were ready to be put out side in their run/coop.
When it's warm enough they run loose, & put them selves up at dusk, then I shut their lil coop door & the big run door.
When it's too cold for them to be out & about they have the run & coop space. (not much space, but when it's 5° it seems they enjoy being in there instead of out in elements) I don't blame them.
in tote in house
out in run
They have done great! No heat lamp or lights needed.
Their run is wrapped in 2 layers of plastic. Lots of straw in the run, & cedar chips in the coop & nesting boxes.
They started laying right when we had the worst part of our winter. ha!
My cat & them get along great! see --
We had 1 hen go missing a few weeks ago. We walked the whole property, can't find her, or even a single feather.
That was heart breaking, the not knowing.
That being said, I'd like to turn a part of our barn into a coop. & soon get 7 or so chicks (hopefully all hens).
Raise them in the house then when they are ready introduce them to the others.
Love this sight!
Thank you all for sharing & letting me share, it's very informational!
Lelah
Thought they were all hens, but turns out there were 3 hens & 1 roo.
surprise!Kept them in the house in a tote til they were ready to be put out side in their run/coop.
When it's warm enough they run loose, & put them selves up at dusk, then I shut their lil coop door & the big run door.
When it's too cold for them to be out & about they have the run & coop space. (not much space, but when it's 5° it seems they enjoy being in there instead of out in elements) I don't blame them.
in tote in house
out in run
They have done great! No heat lamp or lights needed.
Their run is wrapped in 2 layers of plastic. Lots of straw in the run, & cedar chips in the coop & nesting boxes.
They started laying right when we had the worst part of our winter. ha!
My cat & them get along great! see --
We had 1 hen go missing a few weeks ago. We walked the whole property, can't find her, or even a single feather.
That was heart breaking, the not knowing.
That being said, I'd like to turn a part of our barn into a coop. & soon get 7 or so chicks (hopefully all hens).
Raise them in the house then when they are ready introduce them to the others.
Love this sight!
Thank you all for sharing & letting me share, it's very informational!
Lelah
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and Welcome To BYC! Pretty little flock!
