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[TopoftheHillChicks]

Hi !
I’m new. We live in southeast Virginia and just bought a house with a large yard. I have been wanting Chickens for years now and I am finally getting them. I don’t like to do things half hearted and I really like to have as much knowledge as I can. So I will definitely be asking questions.

First Question: We have 3 large pecan trees and I am wanting to put my coop under them. I just don’t want the dropping from the tree to be a problem for the chickens. Thoughts?

 

[KingD]

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[Pork Pie]

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Pork Pie

 

[Thunder344]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I hope you have a excellent time here!

 

[Thunder344]

Hi !
I’m new. We live in southeast Virginia and just bought a house with a large yard. I have been wanting Chickens for years now and I am finally getting them. I don’t like to do things half hearted and I really like to have as much knowledge as I can. So I will definitely be asking questions.

First Question: We have 3 large pecan trees and I am wanting to put my coop under them. I just don’t want the dropping from the tree to be a problem for the chickens. Thoughts?

It shouldn't be a problem. Unless it bonks the chickens in the heads.

 

[TopoftheHillChicks]

It shouldn't be a problem. Unless it bonks the chickens in the heads.

yes, granted I want the run covered on top as well. I plan on letting them free range when I am outside with them.

 

[TopoftheHillChicks]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

Great resources, thank you!

 

[N F C]

Congrats on the new home! It's good you're planning on a covered run because raccoons can climb those trees and get to your flock that way.

Best wishes!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined us.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us