New member from Maryland

[sourland]

Hello, Jessica, welcome to BYC. Sanitize, ventilate, predator proof, and you have a functional coop. Good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Stayc]

Hello Jessica and welcome to BYC i think the repairs and bleach would be perfect. Just allow it time to dry and do your sniff test again afterwards. I think that would be a great home for your flock. Best of luck

 

[AllenK RGV]

It sounds like an ideal location for a chicken coop, even if you need to do some reconstruction needed for removing mold and replacing boards if needed as they are quite porous and the mold can live deep inside.

I agree ventilation and moisture elimination will keep most of that in check by creating an unfavorable environment for mold. Regardless, your chicken will love a weather protected place to be whenever the climate doesn't meet their needs. Mine seem to spend their days when it is rainy on my porch under a very large carport/deck these are the days they refuse to free range.

Welcome to the BYC nuthouse and please update us with photos and stories of your flock when they are available. Trust me we wont be thinking of you as a crazy chicken lady!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello Jessica and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us!

This video may help with learning how to navigate the new site.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of us.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Jessica Welcome and Congratulations on your new land!

You might be interested in downloading this free e-book My First Year With Chickens

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Jessica and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us