We have been going back and forth trying to decide to build a coop from scratch or buy a kit. We have decided to buy a kit. It's more expensive but in the long run, we can add to or modify the kit as we go.
We are buying a coop that will easily house our 6 Barred Rock hens (no rooster). It's...
We are taking the plunge and bought 4 Barred Rock pullet chicks. They are a week old today. We have them in the brooder and are planning on buying a coop kit to get us started when they're old enough.