@bee.jeweled.coop: Here are 5 things I wish I knew before starting my chicken-keeping journey👇🏼 1️⃣ Early preparation: Set up a coop in advance! 2️⃣ Coop & Run Dynamics: Coops are for cozy nights & egg-laying. They need a spacious run for daytime living. 3️⃣ Space Requirements: ensure 3 sq ft per chicken in the coop and 10-12 in the run. 4️⃣ Covered Run: keeps your chickens safe from disease spread by wild birds. 5️⃣ The Right Substrate: sand>dirt, hemp>pineshavings #backyardchickens #chickenkeeping