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Ragfrey said:
New member from South Louisiana.
I have a large back yard and seriously thinking about getting some chickens. I have two trained Dobermans, 3 house cats and children are all off to college so I now have time to do what I would like to do….get some chickens.

-Back yard prob 3/4 acre.
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-Coop/pen: idk? House/pen to be 17x20 under some trees. Want room to move around in. The fence will def get fixed first View attachment 3474280

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-not free range all day but plan to let them out daily for couple of hours after work. Then however long on my days off Sat-Mon.

-# chickens: max of 8?

-kind of chickens: really wanted y’all’s thoughts on this. I am half and half on being egg producers and just enjoying the beautiful chicken move around my yard acting funny and quirky. I could sit on a porch and watch horses and cows all day long and never move. Weird? yes, but I love to watch animals. My 3 houses over neighbor has 10 Rhode Island Reds.

Looking to learn as much as I can before taking the plunge.
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Welcome! You're in the right place for learning.
:frow
I'm in eastern NC, also with hot and humid summers so ventilation is very important. I would try to keep your coop/run in the shade, especially in the afternoon.

@3KillerBs has some articles and information on housing chickens in a hot and humid climate that was a great help to me. I'll try to find links.
 
Ragfrey said:
New member from South Louisiana.
I have a large back yard and seriously thinking about getting some chickens. I have two trained Dobermans, 3 house cats and children are all off to college so I now have time to do what I would like to do….get some chickens.

-Back yard prob 3/4 acre.
View attachment 3474282

-Coop/pen: idk? House/pen to be 17x20 under some trees. Want room to move around in. The fence will def get fixed first View attachment 3474280

View attachment 3474281


-not free range all day but plan to let them out daily for couple of hours after work. Then however long on my days off Sat-Mon.

-# chickens: max of 8?

-kind of chickens: really wanted y’all’s thoughts on this. I am half and half on being egg producers and just enjoying the beautiful chicken move around my yard acting funny and quirky. I could sit on a porch and watch horses and cows all day long and never move. Weird? yes, but I love to watch animals. My 3 houses over neighbor has 10 Rhode Island Reds.

Looking to learn as much as I can before taking the plunge.
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Welcome to BYC!!
 
Ragfrey said:
New member from South Louisiana.
I have a large back yard and seriously thinking about getting some chickens. I have two trained Dobermans, 3 house cats and children are all off to college so I now have time to do what I would like to do….get some chickens.

-Back yard prob 3/4 acre.
View attachment 3474282

-Coop/pen: idk? House/pen to be 17x20 under some trees. Want room to move around in. The fence will def get fixed first View attachment 3474280

View attachment 3474281


-not free range all day but plan to let them out daily for couple of hours after work. Then however long on my days off Sat-Mon.

-# chickens: max of 8?

-kind of chickens: really wanted y’all’s thoughts on this. I am half and half on being egg producers and just enjoying the beautiful chicken move around my yard acting funny and quirky. I could sit on a porch and watch horses and cows all day long and never move. Weird? yes, but I love to watch animals. My 3 houses over neighbor has 10 Rhode Island Reds.

Looking to learn as much as I can before taking the plunge.
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Here's ventilation information:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/repecka-illustrates-coop-ventilation.77659/

And hot climate housing information:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/hot-climate-chicken-housing-and-care.77263/
 

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