Beginner making a small run and would love advice!

[FrostRanger]

You shouldn't need to replace the woodchips in the run, just add more as they decompose

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Thank you! that's really good to know! How often do you have to replace your woodchips?

I've never had to replace my woodchips. They do a good job with drainage in winter and then dry out completely in summer. I have a very large run but I can tell even in a small run you would only have to worry about replacing them if you have to many chickens, too much manure.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

ah I didn't even think of bullying, but you're totally right

bullying sucks. i had to build an entire second coop after a year of trying everything to intergrade. (with daily hours of free range too)! Good luck! Every monster in your zip code wants to eat your chickens. please protect them