Thank you jthornton and STxChickenman! I'll see what I can't haul and check out the delivery or rental option. I had not even considered that! I may go with a simple A Frame build to begin to get my feet wet and so I can start with a few birds. We have 2 acres of completely cleared land so...
Ok, glad I asked! I figured it would probably be a safe bet to concrete it, especially in our area AND there is no sheltered spot or any kind of wind break (at the moment) where they will be.
Wow!! Thanks for all that! You've given a LOT to consider! Can I ask a few follow up questions?
1. (Dumb question alert) In your SUV I'm assuming the boards stick out the back? Can you give tips on safe transport from store to home? I drive an Expedition so have some space especially with seats...
That looks awesome! I'm thinking I want to plan for larger than my 6 hens I plan to start with that way I have a little growing room. I'm thinking of building for 12-15 maybe. I'm also south but in the Galveston area. I'd love to see progress photos as you go!!
Hi! I'm just a girl with visions of chicken coop grandure with NO building skills + limited funds for pre done coops. I want to get my hands dirty, and I'm not afraid of hard work. I also own zero tools and wouldn't know how to use them. I am married but I am probably more handy around the house...
Hi everyone, I'm a chicken newbie from South Texas. I'm down by Galveston. We don't have chickens yet but it's on the list for 2018. We need fencing and a coop first! I wish I could say I'm handy and could make my own but that would be a lie. I'd like to change it though! I have a line on a...
Hello all,
I'm Stephanie from south Texas. Right now we have no chickens. We have to get some fencing up first and find a reasonably priced coop but will be adding some ladies in 2018.
I'm here to read and learn to prepare. We have 2 acres out of the city limits and hope to start with 6...