New to site and got back into chickens after 15 years without.

[rtlightfoot]

Growing up my mother always had hens for the eggs and since I just bought my first house on 2.2 acres in Battle Ground, Wa I really wanted to get a few. Neighbor was moving and I was able to get all his young ones. 26 pullets 5-10 weeks old and 1 5 week old Araucana rooster. The pullets are a mix of Buff Orphington, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks and one Leghorn.

Is there any concerns regarding the wet weather here in the NW that i need to be aware of?
They will have a large coop and enclosed run for shelter and security but will also be allowed to free range the yard when the weather is nice.

Thanks, Tanner.

 

[Jferlisi]

Hi there

from cali, and

. ummmm weather i wouldn't think so just as long as they have a nice weather resistant coop that they can stay out of the nasty weather in. Im in southern cali so i have the heat problem more than cold.
john.

 

[what's kickin' chicken]

Hi

 

[rtlightfoot]

Ya i grew up in So Cal and lived in AZ for 6 years so this climate is all new to me.

 

[dkvart1]

 

[Jferlisi]

Quote:
if you can insulate the walls and that will help keep the cold out and the heat in.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[NonnasBabies]

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from Louisiana

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama.