Advice on small coop for 3 chicks in city limits of Wichita Kansas.

[blueyedgirl]

I am new to this. I have been wanting chickens for years now. Decided this is the year! I haven't purchased chicks yet. I need to build or buy coop. Thought I would go with Frizzles or Silkies. Anyone have suggestions for me, would be appreciated.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Hello

and Welcome to BYC!

Glad to have you join! Feel free to make yourself at home! You might get better answers here: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided join to our flock. Be sure and build or buy a big enough coop/run. The recommended minimum size for the floor area of the coop is 4 sq. ft. per bird and for the run 10 sq. ft. per bird, so with 3 chickens you will need a minimum coop floor area of 12 sq. ft. and a minimum run area of 30 sq. ft. More is always better as overcrowding can quickly lead to aggression, fights, biting and feather plucking, and even cannibalism. Given Wichita's cold winters (I used to live north of there), make sure that you coop is draft free, dry, and well ventilated to prevent moisture from building up in the coop. I would recommend reading through the articles in the Housing and Feeding Your Chickens section of our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/housing-and-feeding-your-chickens. There is loads of useful information on coops and winterizing them there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck in getting your coop and your flock.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

X2 on Michael's advice.

Our learning center is packed full of helpful info as well
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You might like to check out some of the silkie/frizzle threads and see what they recommend for coops for silkies, ie https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread

 

[drumstick diva]

Are you planning on chickens for eggs or enjoyment? Silkies make great pets but, aren't the best layers.

 

[sunflour]

So glad you have joined us.

There are so many styles of coops. Since you are in Wichita, I cannot help but suggest this one : https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/wichita-cabin-coop


I based mine on this design, but did add onto it after the first year.

Good luck with your planning.

 

[blueyedgirl]

I would like egg layers. But mainly just for the enjoyment.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

I'm glad you joined our community.