New to BYC from Clover, Sc

[GYSOT]

Hey yall. I'm buying a house that already has a chicken coop and 16 chickens. I've never raised chickens before so this will be an interesting way to start. The flock currently seems healthy and are producing eggs.

First thing on my list to do is making sure I have feed, clean water and a clean coop.

Second thing on my list to do is cover the existing chicken run. Since we are going into a wet season I want to make sure I keep the run clean and dry for them.

Third is to build a new coop. The current one is in disrepair and kinda small for 16 chickens. It only has 4 nesting boxes which aren't even covered. I've seen some great coops on here I'm going to try to build.

Is there anything else yall could suggest for someone just starting off?

Thanks

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - what a bonus, to have chickens already in residence! I think that you have a logical list of things to do already, but if you check out the Learning Centre -
https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=learning+centre thats as good a place to continue your research.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you

All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, GYSOT, and ! Great to have in our community! Enjoy learning on BYC and have fun with your chicken adventure!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

 

[RodNTN]

Hi and

I am glad you joined us!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under GYSOT

Welcome to BYC!

CTKen has given you some great starting points and your ‘To Do’ list sounds like you are definitely on the right track.

If you are looking at ideas for coops, there are lots of coops on this thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/596294/post-your-chicken-coop-pictures-here

I hope you enjoy having chickens; they are so much fun and have such wonderful chickenalities.

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! I am so glad you joined us, I do hope you will make yourself at home here. Enjoy BYC!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!