New chicken mom

[Taffers26]

Hi everyone! I will be starting my chicken adventure in less than a month when my babies arrive! Located in Upstate NY and have about 16-20 chicks coming!

I am thinking about getting a 170 gal trough to use as a brooder. We are having a 8x8 coop with an 8x12 run attached being built for them. My boyfriend owns a tree business so the bedding will be wood chips!

I appreciate any tips/ tricks / advice as I am preparing to start this new, exciting journey!

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on your soon to be new chicks! If you have any questions about them along the way, be sure to ask. Welcome aboard!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
12 x 12 coop ?

 

[janiedoe]

Your coop will probably be large enough, if set up correctly, but your run should be at least 2x that size for 16 chickens.

 

[HomeofTheChicks]

Hello Taffers26, I hope you enjoy your time on BYC!
Goodluck on your new adventure!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @Taffers26

Glad you could join us all here!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC Thanks for joining us and best wishes for your chicken journey

 

[Taffers26]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
12 x 12 coop ?

8x8 coop with 8x12 fun attached!