My Introduction

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Hi Sissy, it's nice to have you here with us!

 

[DobieLover]

The main coop is 4'9"×3'6"×24" high. I made a run area outside of it that is 6'×6'×3'. I have Wire across the top of 1/2 the run & a cloth over the other 1/2. The coop is fully enclosed with chicken wire and has a hinged door w/latch. I put the nesting boxes (attached outside) the coop for more space inside. I will try to add 2 photos.

You have enough room for 3 birds in your run. If you double the size, you'd have enough room for 4 birds in your setup due to the coop limitations.
The chicken wire is inadequate protection from predators. Pretty any self respecting predator can tear through chicken wire. You should secure at least the coop in 1/2" hardware cloth.
You REALLY should rehome the rooster. I've never seen such bad mating damage to the backs of hens before.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Sissy and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Skeeter62sissy]

You have enough room for 3 birds in your run. If you double the size, you'd have enough room for 4 birds in your setup due to the coop limitations.
The chicken wire is inadequate protection from predators. Pretty any self respecting predator can tear through chicken wire. You should secure at least the coop in 1/2" hardware cloth.
You REALLY should rehome the rooster. I've never seen such bad mating damage to the backs of hens before.

I know he was riding them a lot. I just wonder if it is better to keep him outside of where the hens are, to keep him from doing damage to the chicks when they get here? I will be feeding them starter crumble

 

[Skeeter62sissy]

Hello Sissy and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

Thank you. I know my setup is not great, but I can only try to improve it as I go along!

 

[DobieLover]

I know he was riding them a lot. I just wonder if it is better to keep him outside of where the hens are, to keep him from doing damage to the chicks when they get here? I will be feeding them starter crumble

You don't have enough room for him and the number of hens he needs to prevent overbreeding.
The kindest thing for the rooster is to find him a new home with a larger flock. Leaving him away from the hens (which is necessary for them) is leaving him alone and no chicken should live a solitary existence or be kept from his flock.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi again!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC