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Using an older chicken run question

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by Britchick, Apr 25, 2009.

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  1. Apr 25, 2009 #1
    Britchick

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    Hello All,

    New to BYC though I have been a lurker for some time. I do have a question about my chicken run.

    I have had chickens in the past, very healthy girls too. About 2 years ago someone left the door to the coop open,by accident, and a coon wiped out my flock. Very devastating to say the least. After 2 years of being heart broken I have picked out my new girls, 8 beautiful cotton balls.

    My question is this:

    I will be using my original chicken run that my other flock had used. Do I need to do anything in preparation before letting my new girls into the run? Even though my other hens were healthy and looked great I understand that one flock can be immune to one thing and another flock may not be. Do I need to prep the soil or anything? Medicate the girls prior?

    I just want to make sure all is well and prepared for my girls.

    PS...Moving the run is not an option.

    Thanks in advance [​IMG]
     
  3. Apr 25, 2009 #2
    tabatha_westcott

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    I added new chicks to my old coop. I just cleaned it out like I normally would. Nobody has ever been sick and my "flock" only consists of 6 hens. I think you'll be fine if your run is clean and your old chickens were healthy
     
  5. Apr 25, 2009 #3
    Freckle Face Farm

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    [​IMG] Sure just clean it up a bit and you should be good to go!!! [​IMG]
     
  7. Apr 25, 2009 #4
    aidenbaby

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    I would just clean it up real nice and check for any wear and tear that needs to be repaired.
     
  9. Apr 25, 2009 #5
    the_great_snag

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    I wouldn't worry unless you lost a recent flock to disease or parasites, but otherwise it's common to use the same coop for many many years.
     
  11. Apr 25, 2009 #6
    Britchick

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    Thank you all for your replies. I feel more confident about the outside run now.

    We built a new chicken coop and it is inside my garden greenhouse/shed. The little chicken door leads out into the outside run. Good double insulation especially here in Michigan where winter can be pretty cold.

    Thank you once again : )
     
  13. Apr 25, 2009 #7
    montcapu

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    Quote:welcome to BYC from a fellow michigander
     
  15. Apr 26, 2009 #8
    Britchick

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    Thank you Montcapu. I am in Holly, Michigan : )
     

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