Planning ahead of time is something I wasn't smart enough to do! Had the hair-brained idea to get chickens, ordered them that night, and suddenly found myself with 22 chicks in a box in hubby's office - in late February - with no coop even designed, let alone built!! By April 1st I had had quite enough of the dust and the noise so I evicted them into an unfinished coop!! Yep, you are smart to plan ahead.
@sumi definitely pointed you in the right direction. I will tell you that as a relative beginner here myself, I sometimes found the information on this site overwhelming and, at times, conflicting. Heat lamps, heating pads, Eco-brooders, food and water in the coop, out of the coop, deep litter method, sand....everyone thinks their way is the best way. That's because it is - for them!! You just go ahead and wade through and then pick and choose what you think will be best for your location, goals, and situation! Common sense is generally your best friend. And if you make a mistake, there's usually no harm done - chickens are pretty forgiving. The sun will still come up the next day and the birdies will still sing, and you'll be one mistake wiser than you were the day before. I think that's why I enjoy having chickens so much - there are very few "rules" but a lot of smart guidelines.
Welcome to BYC, and good luck in your new home!!
Hi, and WELCOME TO BYC!! 
