Build a chicken coop

[nand123]

Hello, My name is Nancy. I'm very new to raising laying hens for eggs, coop design, and feed. I'm wondering where I buy laying hens for my coop. My first step is to design and build a coop fo about 4 hens for staters. Which design is best?

 

[igorsMistress]

Hi there, welcome! Your location will play a part in what type of coop you'll want to build so adding that to your profile would help us help you. In the meantime here's a link to the coop pages for you to look through https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/chicken-coops.12/
You can order chicks from a hatchery or likely find them in feed stores now. Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, My name is Nancy. I'm very new to raising laying hens for eggs, coop design, and feed. I'm wondering where I buy laying hens for my coop. My first step is to design and build a coop fo about 4 hens for staters. Which design is best?

Hello, Nancy and welcome!
Walk in style with poop boards is best!
Definitely build larger than you think you'll need.

 

[aart]

What came first, the chickens or the eggs??
THE COOP!!
Definitely get the coop all built first, then worry about where to get chickens.

Welcome to BYC! @nand123
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!