Cchurchill91
Chirping
Hello, we just moved to a new property recently and are getting a pre existing coop and run back in shape in time to move out for our 7 chicks in around month.
There are two cedar trees in and beside the run. I know cedar shavings are toxic to use but are the trees and needles in the run a concern as well? Wondering if they should be removed entirely or keep them in there for climbing and shade.
The ground was entirely covered in rock which we have been slowly picking up by hand and tossing to the side. We aren’t sure if the run or coop has been used for years because it was covered in garbage and shards of glass which we are still finding every day. What would you suggest as a ground cover for this run living in a Canadian climate? We were wondering about mulch wood chips.
We have old steel roofing we’re considering covering the portion of the run closest to the chicken door of the coop with. The fencing needs to be fixed in many places but that shouldn’t take much work. Should a “ceiling” of wire be put over top as well?
Any suggestions are welcomed. Thank you for your help!
There are two cedar trees in and beside the run. I know cedar shavings are toxic to use but are the trees and needles in the run a concern as well? Wondering if they should be removed entirely or keep them in there for climbing and shade.
The ground was entirely covered in rock which we have been slowly picking up by hand and tossing to the side. We aren’t sure if the run or coop has been used for years because it was covered in garbage and shards of glass which we are still finding every day. What would you suggest as a ground cover for this run living in a Canadian climate? We were wondering about mulch wood chips.
We have old steel roofing we’re considering covering the portion of the run closest to the chicken door of the coop with. The fencing needs to be fixed in many places but that shouldn’t take much work. Should a “ceiling” of wire be put over top as well?
Any suggestions are welcomed. Thank you for your help!