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I have had problems with frost bite so, I prefer pea or rose combchickens! We have Brahmas, EE & Ameraucanas they have had no problems! 4x8 is a good size for 6! I know in western PA my chickens are closed in for at least 3 month in winter! Joanne

I guess you could start with finding the chicken for your climate! How many eggs do you want for your self? do you want a few extra to give as presents? do you want nice mix of colors? do you want to sell eggs? (for eating or hatching) here is a chart that might help (they give the amount...

1.6 that is a nice size!

Year of the Rooster what hatchery did you get your Silkies from? (are they from Ideal like in you signiture)

I find it amazing that my Large Fowl BR lays an egg 2.1oz (who is quite big) & my bantam Cochin (who is maybe 1/4 her size) lays an egg 1.5oz! So, I am interested in finding what Bantam lays the larger egg (being B.Cochins are suppose to be small compared to other Bantams)

I am wondering from your experience what Bantam Breed lays the larger eggs?

Chickens are very social I would suggest at least 3 in the event something happens to 1! I would suggest a tractor you could move to certain areas maybe the kids don't play in (or just move around the edge of property/yard) so they could get fresh grass!

I love the under the deck! How will you clean coop?

EweSheep Thanks for sharing! Do you keep your Spitzhaubens in a run? if so how do they do? I was interested in these but read "not very tolerant of close confinement" in Henderson chart

I am thinking of getting some eggs from Gabbard Farms! Wondering if anyone else has gotton eggs from them? if so, what breed did you get? how many eggs did you get? & how many eggs hatched ? Thank You in advance!

Bantams do have a better egg to feed ratio, they are great in small spaces! My large Fowl are sweet also they come running when you open the door, some will sit in your lap but, my bantams sit longer cuddle up & go to sleep in my lap.

I am sure you will be happy with you choice! I my Brahmas & they are great with my kids or visiting ones!

Great Coop!!! we will be waiting for pictures of your new chickens!

Looks Great

2 questions I am looking to add to flock! 1) What is a economical chicken (good feed to egg ratio) & not flighty! 2) I like the look of the Silver Spangled Appenzeller but, I have read they don't do well in confinement. Was wondering if anyone has experience with temperament & confining?

Looks Great! Good for you! Is that another tractor in the back I see? (second picture)

Looks Great I am wondering if you can get a closer picture to wheels, how are they working?

In my experience Plymouth Rocks & Rhode Island Reds! Here is a site that breaks down size of large Fowl & Bantams! Go to Breed info in Purple Box! http://www.kippengrabbelton.be/engels/