sarahfvosz
In the Brooder
Hi everyone. Looking for an economical design for a coop for 3-5 egg-laying hens in Alaska, where it gets down to -40 in the winter. We are brand new to this. We will be receiving chicks in about 2 months and want to be as prepared as possible.
Lumber is very expensive here. Any designs involving pallets would be a big bonus! It should also be raised off the ground as we get a lot of snow, and the ground gets quite muddy in the spring. What do you insulate with and how do you ventilate in the winter? Where do I keep the chicks until they are big enough to go in the coop?
Side note: What supplies do I need to get ordered before the chicks arrive? Food? Bedding? Cleaning supplies? Heating lamp?
Very excited to get started!
Lumber is very expensive here. Any designs involving pallets would be a big bonus! It should also be raised off the ground as we get a lot of snow, and the ground gets quite muddy in the spring. What do you insulate with and how do you ventilate in the winter? Where do I keep the chicks until they are big enough to go in the coop?
Side note: What supplies do I need to get ordered before the chicks arrive? Food? Bedding? Cleaning supplies? Heating lamp?
Very excited to get started!