New to raising chickens. Any recommendations

[tgaines]

New to raising chickens. What did you wish you knew? Any advice? Thanks

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

Have everything ready before you get chickens.

When planning, allow for more space than you think you will need.

Choose a coop that is practical over pretty (easy to clean and access).

Keep nesting areas away from perching areas.

Keep stuff clean (sand in runs is great for making this easy. So are dropping boards installed in the coop).

Chickens need to dust bathe to keep their feathers free of external parasites so make sure you have dry dirt nearby throughout the year.

Accept that chicken math is real.

Best wishes to you and your peeps!

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Hmm. Don't wait till it's pitch black outside to put them to bed, especially when your coop doesn't have lighting.

 

[aart]

New to raising chickens. What did you wish you knew? Any advice? Thanks

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I spent 6 months reading here and other places before I started building my coop, which took about 4 months. Coop was complete before I brought any birds on board.

Have everything ready before you get chickens.

When planning, allow for more space than you think you will need.

Choose a coop that is practical over pretty (easy to clean and access).

Very good points.