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Chicken owners, HELP!!

Hey all!! My family and I just moved into a new house and it came with 9 chickens! We’ve been here for about 5 days and we’re starting to get the hang of it, but there’s still a lot to learn (apparently) 🥲 how do you keep the yard clean from the poo?! How often do you change the bedding in the coop?? If you have experience with chickens, especially free range chickens, feel free to let me in on some secrets 🐥🐔🐓 #lemon8contest #AskLemon8 #chickens #farmlife #letschat

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Caring for chickens can be both rewarding and challenging, especially for new owners. Understanding how to maintain a clean yard and healthy environment for your chickens is key. Regularly changing bedding in the coop is essential to prevent harmful bacteria buildup and unpleasant odors. Generally, bedding should be changed every 1-2 weeks based on the number of chickens and coop conditions. To manage chicken droppings, many owners opt for a cleaning schedule incorporating daily assessments. Regularly cleaning the coop and yard ensures a safe and clean space for your chickens. Free-range chickens can also contribute to natural pest control. They help keep the yard tidy by eating insects and weeds. Additionally, it's beneficial to establish a dedicated area for your chickens to roam, which helps confine messes to certain locations. Incorporating good practices such as rotational grazing can also benefit chicken health and yard maintenance. Engage with fellow chicken keepers online or in local community groups to share tips and tricks for effortless care. Don't hesitate to reach out to seasoned owners for personalized advice tailored to your specific living conditions and chicken breeds!

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I changed bedding whenever it needs to be changed which is normally every every 1 to 2 months and make sure if they crack an egg do not let them get to it. they will continue to eat all of their eggs as long as they can and will crack them

If you don’t want them to really free range you can make a chicken tractor of sorts to control where they graze. Otherwise I suggest a boot scraper mat. I’d change the bedding in the coop once a week and make sure to wear a mask, compost the spent bedding for great fertilizer for the garden!

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