Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[aart]

We got lucky here, was fairly windy and we got a bit of rain early...but it was warm out.

Supposed to get some snow tho over the next week....good thing the 2wo broody chicks know how to use the ramp up int the coop.

 

[vintagegem]

hello all! I am back on BYC after an absence of about 2 years, realy missed having chickens, I guess once you have them they get into your blood ☺. I have a little flock again, 6 pullets, one laying so far, but I will be adding to them in a few weeks as a friend is raising some chicks, including some Buff Orpingtons for me! I really have missed being on here so I am thrilled to be back again

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome back!
Mary

 

[RaZ]

Welcome back. I think I need a few buff Orps too.

 

[chickflick]

Happy Easter! Have a blessed day

 

[aart]

Welcome back @vintagegem !

Tomorrow the partition wall comes down and the broody will introduce her 2wo chicks to the the flock...there will probably be fighting, hope it's not too bad.
Better get the creep feeder area built today.

 

[gladahmae]

Happy Easter! Welcome back gem!

We are working on (finally) finishing the siding up on our bigger coop. 5 years later I’d say it’s about time. Had to replace a piece of osb under one window and I think DH is going to install some flashing to help it shed water better. After the kids do their egg hunt today we’ll be back at it in our 4in of snow.

Dh also asked me how many chicks we have now, to which I replied that he really didn’t want to know. And THEN he says it’s a good thing he didn’t stop at tractor supply yesterday because he probably would have come home with more chicks because “hey that kind looks cool.”

 

[aart]

Dh also asked me how many chicks we have now, to which I replied that he really didn’t want to know. And THEN he says it’s a good thing he didn’t stop at tractor supply yesterday because he probably would have come home with more chicks because “hey that kind looks cool.”

At least you have someone to (share the)blame.

 

[ghostsnare101]

Hello all! Just moved to Michigan from Indiana about 3 months ago and became a first time parent to chicks about 3 weeks ago. Looking forward to learning and making friends here.

 

[MississippiMandy]

I need some advice.
I’m new to Michigan, but not be to chickens.
I have questions about keeping chickens in the winter.
Do your chickens use a run during the winter.
Do your coops have to have electric.
If so what for. Water with heater and light. Standard light or for heat?
Does the run need to be covered?
I have all cold hardy breeds. Hens only 14.
I will have a 6x8 coop that I will insulate and block any cracks.

How many chickens are recommended for 6x8 coop.