BarredRockP
Hatching
- Jul 5, 2025
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I just need some support because I feel like I have no idea what I am doing even though I have researched this for months and months. I have two barred rock pullets for the past week (2 more coming next week). My coop I love, is amish made: 5 x 7 combo coop and run (suburbs - predator proofed up) First, (1) what is the best material for a run. I have pine shavings, use Roost refresher, First saturday lime mixed with a little DE sprinkled in all corners/base/ around and inside, and Purdue Flockleader healthycoop. I also planted mint and lavender around the coop/run and give/place that in the run/coop and to my chickens as well. I rake daily and try to mix the pine shavings around; add more on top; empty the poop. (2) Am I doing the right thing and how often I do this daily? I do not like my rake though, any recs? (3) My pullets just seem to chill; they look like they are relaxing, but it this normal? Will they ever let me pet them? I try to spend time around them as much as possible now. Any friendly kind help is much appreciated. I am thinking this is safe place to ask questions