A big HI! from SE Minnesota!

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kiwiegg

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Jul 7, 2009
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Hi everyone. My son and I started our quest to be chicken caregivers today and we are very excited. We plan on getting 3 chicks to start. I have a ton of questions but will start with what is first...I am excited about building a coop but need advice on what to build. We have plenty of space - 2.15 acres, but live in SE Minnesota where it gets a bit nippy in winter as you may know. I have looked at plans for flip-lid small coops, larger coops with a full size door and tractors. i have the time and basic skills to build anything so what to you all think?
Thanks and it's nice to be here!
 
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Hello and welcome! I live in Milaca, MN. I built a coop/barn last year and am more than happy how it is working out. It is 16x24' with a loft to boot. I provided nearly all the labor and planned it out myself. The whole thing cost less than 1000 bucks. I made the lumber from trees on my property. Made my own concrete from scratch with a mixer. Siding and roofing was used steel roofing from a salvage yard. My BYC pages has the whole story step by step if you care to look. PM me if you have any questions. Good luck!
 
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Thanks everyone! Tackyrama, THAT is a nice building - you must feel very satisfied when you look at it. i will be builing something about 1/40th the size due to factors including, but not limited to, local ordinances, neighbors and my lovely wife - we are going to get 3 chicks and I hope to eek that out to 5 or 6 later. I like the little tractor one of the members made (Cluckingham Palace) as I could move it around the yard and on and off my large veg garden. I would build a detachable run too. My biggest question right now is would that tactor (more like a small coop on wheels) be insulated enough for a Minnesota winter? I could hook up power if needed.
Thanks all1
 

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