We want to start raising hens.

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Utilize the links provided. Set your goals, study the forums, ask questions, plan and you will be successful in establishing your flock. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[feathermaid]

Since your coop is used with unknown previous husbandry practices, you will also have to sanitize the coop as well, and if it was me, I would spray every crack and corner with permethrin to get rid of any possible mites. They are a nightmare for chickens and some will refuse to go inside to avoid them. Not everyone builds a suitable coop so you might want to check if other modifications may need to be made... especially important is ventilation. Do you have a picture?
Roost space and square footage will dictate how many birds you can keep. Here are some articles that'll help you get that coop ready and safe:

How Much Room Do Chickens Need

Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!

Predator Proofing

And if you do not plan to free range, this article has ideas to keep your hens happy:
Keeping Chickens Without Free Ranging

Best wishes starting your new adventure!

 

[KLIL]

Hello from down under Australia and welcome to BYC!
You are going to love it here.

Feel free to pop by and share your daily updates for 2019 too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/flock-life-journeys-2019.1286370/

Lovely to meet you and hope to speak more.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

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[HuffleClaw]

Hello and ! Thanks for joining the BYC community, it’s great to have you here Best wishes & good luck to you and your future flock!

 

[SongBaby33]

Welcome.

 

[Cynthia12]

That's what I do . Back Yard. 6 allowed here. Remember this... Pine shavings, not cedar. . WELCOME!

 

[Clubber1234]

Hello and !!
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