- Nov 27, 2011
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Hello from Dallas, TX. I've been lurking and learning for a couple of months now, enjoying your posts. We're smack in the middle of town, which in Dallas means "suburban." We're in the process of building a coop/run and we're planning to get our first pullets this weekend from Dan at Bageniece Farms via Northhaven Gardens. Not sure if we'll start with 3 or 5. I hear a lot about "chicken math" and even though we don't have any girls yet, I think I am beginning to understand... Anyway the coop/run is going to be a BIG a-frame, kind of like an oversized tractor that won't move around (much). Footprint is 8'x16'. I have it all framed out and just got most of the hardware cloth up tonight. I'm hoping to get the siding on the open-air coop portion in the next couple days after work. When I have enough posts, I'll post some photos. It is an unusual design, so I'll be curious to see how it actually works out! Thanks for sharing all of your stories and insights with us newbies. See you around...
