Kentucky people

[smarsh]

Hi everyone! I'm new to BYC, and to "urban chicken raising" but I thought I'd drop in and say hello. I've been talking about getting chickens for the last year or so since Lexington changed their laws about having chickens inside city limits. I finally purchased my first group of chicks this year. They're currently 3 weeks old, crazy and lovable. I can't wait for warm weather, and letting them range in my backyard. Hopefully spring is on the way in. I'm getting the itch to garden, and need some warm weather.

I'm glad I found this group here on BYC and can't wait to get to know all of you! I'm already learning a lot from you all by reading back through older posts.

I am in lexington also. My wife has kicked the chicks out of the house but they seem to be doing well in the chick coop. I have 13 heritage RIRs and 3 BR that I hatched, plus 6 chicks from Southern States (Mt Healty Hatchery, 3 EEs, 3 Marans) that I added due to the fact that it appears I only have 4, maybe 5 pullets in the 16 I hatched. The temps don't sound too promising over the next few days but maybe before long. I have erected my temporary green house with hopes of putting my tomato and pepper plants out there this weekend.

 

[smarsh]

About the ventilation -- is cracks in the walls and under the eaves sufficient? My wonderful husband just started building a coop and I am not sure if we definitely need windows or if the cracks will do. They only sleep in there, we free range them on 100 acres.

this would depend on how shady your spot is. I can tell you that ventillation is more important than insulation. In wet spells the moisture as well as poo fumes can be a real problem. You are best if you make some options in your coop, so that more or less ventillation can be allowed depending on the conditions. I had only vent areas under the eave and the trap door, but decided to make a screen door later and leave the solid door open. In the summer your hens will appreciate all the air they can get and shade too. Outdoor shade is important, dirt to dig in is a plus. My coop is off the ground and the hens love digging in the cool ground underneath. My wife thinks they are trying to escape.

sorry, am I rambling here, in and out while at work, shhh don't tell anyone

 

[CountryGal517]

Anyone interested in some Welsh Harlequin drakes? The hatchery sent me straight run instead of females and ended up with 3 out of being drakes

 

[belliott]

I'm in Nicholasville, KY. Anyone nearby? We don't have a flock yet but I'm so excited to finish out coop and get some chicks (if only the weather will cooperate)!

Welcome to the KY thread, I am still new here too. Live in Lexington on the East Side
Lots of great information on here. If you are on Facebook, be sure to join the Lawrenceburg KY poultry swap page. They seem to be the most active and have a lot of people from Fayette, Woodford, Franklin & Jessamine counties

 

[CountryGal517]

Welcome to the KY thread, I am still new here too. Live in Lexington on the East Side
Lots of great information on here. If you are on Facebook, be sure to join the Lawrenceburg KY poultry swap page. They seem to be the most active and have a lot of people from Fayette, Woodford, Franklin & Jessamine counties

Could you send me the link to the page you are referring to, I have been looking for something like this around and haven't been able to find anythinig. We're from Georgetown

Thank you

 

[jmcgee83]

@is their any one in Louisville that have quail??

 

[austra momma]

We are almost finished with our coop! We gave 6 chicks that are 7 weeks old. Is it too soon to put them outside? They seem so cramped inside.

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[Kyrayne]

Hello BYC. I'm new to chickens and eager to learn. I have eggs on the way (wyandotte bantams). I'm going to try to hatch my own. Wish me luck. I'm in SE KY, Bell Co.

 

[KYTinpusher]

We are almost finished with our coop! We gave 6 chicks that are 7 weeks old. Is it too soon to put them outside? They seem so cramped inside.

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If they are all feathered out, they are ready to go outside.

 

[rngrbill]

Welcome Kyrayne, Good luck with those eggs.