Recent content by Justabeginer

THANKS again folks! Yes, the coop is small and is advertised as holding 2-3 chickens. However, I live in a subdivision and need to be mindful of the limitations. Our deed restrictions allow for birds but generally describe 2-3. That should be adequate for my "eggs only" objective. The yard is...

This is the coop I am considering buying. My question is, It it acceptable to use a concrete floor for the run? It seems like it would be easy to clean and maintain. If so, do I need to add anything like shavings on top of the concrete or can I leave it bare? TIA

I've decided to keep my "flock" small (2-3 birds) to begin. I want to buy a "prefab" coop that I can assemble. I want to keep it about 6' tall due to deed restrictions. I've looked at Costco, Tractor Supply etc. The price point appears to be between $200-$300. Does anyone have any...

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! It's great to see a forum where everyone appears to "play nice" together! Clair, I'm trying to order a pre-fab coop this weekend and probably order chicks too. I found a plan for a brooder box made from a plastic tub that looks easy to make. I'm in...

when did you first get chickens? Don't have any yet, (2) How many chickens do you have right now? (3) What breeds do you have? (4) How did you find out about BackYardChickens.com? Cruising the net. (5) What are some of your other hobbies? Hunting, fishing, hiking, swimming (6) Tell us...