New Kids on the Block...Englewood CO

[scubaskp]

We are totally new to chickens and introduced 4 pullets to our coop yesterday. 2 Plymouth Rock, a Wyandotte, and Americauna (we think)

They learned now to use the nipple waterer and to ignore our dog who refuses to ignore them.

Putting them to bed was a chore. Still not sure how and when to clean the coop

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby. How and how frequently the coop needs cleaning is dependent upon the kind of floor in the coop and your sense of smell . Try using the BYC search engine and use the links below to see what they turn up, maybe.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
When to clean the coop depends on it's design, your bedding choices and level of daily upkeep. I expect to do a full blown clean out annually. I remove poop off the boards daily.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site (how to upload photos too):

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops.

What exactly did you Google to get here? <<<<<<<<<<<Click there to go to the thread.

BYC has an APP!

 

[Camellia]

welcome to byc! I usually clean my coop every 2 weeks, but's it's different for everyone! I wish you the best of luck with your flock

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us and I hope you'll enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Welcome to BYC!

Feel free to ask questions, there are so many wonderful and knowledgeable people who will answer them

Good luck with your new flock!

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your newly established flock.