Would Like Opinions On Which Coop To Get

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Onehipchick

Onehipchick

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http://chickensaloon.com/the-ranch-backyard-chicken-coop/#645prettyPhoto[gallery]/0/Hi there, this is my first post at BYC. We have decided to get some chickens and are super excited. I live in a neighborhood, on about an acre. This isn't the typical neighborhood for chickens, but it's allowed and I guess I will be the first. LOL! My yard is not fenced and I'm not comfortable with them free ranging all day. I hope to let them out for a bit every day with supervision but they will be spending quite a bit of time in the coop/run. I'm thinking of starting out with about 6 and would probably never have more than 12. (I'm only allowed to have 13 on my property & no Rooster per city rules) I plan to get a variety of egg layers and cute/unusual. Anyway, I have narrowed it down to two coops. They are the same price and both look nice. I plan to put this in the shade since I live in TN and our summers are very hot! I was hoping that some of you chicken experts may see some pro's or con's that I'm not aware of yet...
 
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Never, ever, ever believe a website when they say how many birds a coop will hold. No way will that coop hold 10 birds safely and in good health. Read the dimensions and do the math when looking at purchasing a coop. Minimum space you should be looking at is 4 square feet per bird in the coop, and 10 square feet per bird in the run. Free ranging can offset this some, but keep weather in mind, birds confined in too small a space in poor weather often exhibit behavioral issues like pecking, egg eating, even up to cannibalism. Always err on the side of more space, your birds will be happier and repay you by being healthier, both physically and mentally.

Some good links to start....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/129278/speckledhens-ten-commandments-of-good-flock-management

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need
 
Thanks! Like I said, I will probably start with six and may never go past that number. I want them to be happy and healthy first and foremost. It's taking a while for moderation to accept my second link for comparison sake. I will definitely check out those links you provided. :)
 
Welcome! Your best bet for a purchased coop structure is a backyard shed that can be modified into a good chicken coop. At least four to five sq. ft. per bird, and plan on bigger rather than smaller. Prebuilt coops are generally tiny flimsy overpriced little things, a waste of money, and unsafe for the birds. Mary
 
I agree with everyone the pre made coops are not very well made way overpriced for what you get and never hold as many birds as they advertise if you build one yourself you will have a lot of satisfaction and pride in making this for your birds you don't have to spend a lot when you build your own I just finished one made from pallets the only cost I have in it was the nails, screws, hinges and door latch it was kind of a family project
 

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