New person!

[nature_nerd]

Hello everyone!
I am a freelance artist + photographer also new member to the forum just looking to gain knowledge and read what all of you wonderful people have shared about raising chickens.

I am basically a beginner because the last chicken coop I helped with belonged to my in-laws. My kids and I loved taking care of them. My husband & I decided on getting a flock of our own.

We have been greenhouse & raised bed gardeners for many years. Up-cycling and repurposing materials is something we are almost completely able to do and will be able to do for the new coop.

I would like to know what you fellow deep southerners do for keeping them as cool as possible.

Can’t wait to read through everything!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Here's a link to our Learning Center that may have helpful articles you could use, and here's a link to a ton of Coops our members built.

Also, keep an eye on our Contests, some of which you might want to enter, as many are judged on picture quality.

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

Welcome to BYC!! I hope you learn something new here and have fun!

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! It's great to have you here with us

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC! Nice to meet you!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Its hot and humid here..very hot. I put out pools for standing in, make muddy spots, and give them electrolytes in their water two to three times a week. Mine have plenty of deep shade too. Put your coop and run under some trees if possible.

 

[Jenbirdee]

 

[Mill Chick]

Welcome!!!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Thanks for joining this fun and poultry loving community.