Hello, Kids Khicks here, trying to join the local byc group. I'm in Milton. I've been building my coop and hen house for about two months now. I'm actually getting chickens Saturday. I have 6 grandchildren who are going to "help" raise the birds. I decided to start with about 8 hens that are about 2 months old. I think they might have a fighting chance for survival. I'm really green about the whole process. My coop is 16' x 20' and the henhouse is 5' sq. I've enclosed the coop 8' sides and covered the top with chicken wire, (also buried it a foot in the ground). I plan to keep the chickens in the coop, not free range. I also plan to shut them up in the henhouse at night. What perils should I be aware of, ants, mites, heat? I'm really excited to get started, I've only wanted them for forever, now's my time.
Had chickens several years ago and I'm just getting back into them! This will be my first time raising from chicks though and my first time incubating chicken eggs so wish me luck haha! Can't wait to meet everyone! Hope y'all have a great day!!
