Michigan
Hatching
Hello all! Love this site, very informative and pleasant community. I finally decided to give raising some hens for eggs a try. I picked up 6 ISA Brown Pullets from TSC about 3 weeks ago. Still have them in a brooder I built and trying to finish the coop/run. I was told that once they have their feathers they should be able to be put outside but it's still a little chilly here in Michigan so I am giving the weather a little longer to cooperate. Plus I have to finish my coop yet! I have been racking my brain back and forth about putting pea gravel down in the run or just using sand, I buried fence underneath the entire coop but am second guessing myself for fear the chickens may dig it up and hurt themselves on it. Learning the hard way I guess!
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and Welcome To BYC! Most people seem to like sand since it is easier on the feet, sometimes peagravel as base if they have to fill a lot. If you have to build up because of the wire, you can always put timber/ blocks etc around the edges of the run to keep in sand and put more down in the run, better drainage anyhow!
