Can't Stop Thinking About Chickens!

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Hello All! I have been reading posts from BYC on Facebook for some time now. Love all the wonderful wisdom that is shared in the group. I don't have any chickens, not a coop or anything YET. Researching, learning, talking to folks. We have a small horse farm in TN with 3 horses and 5 cats. I garden a little. I have a young grand daughter, who, two years ago, interrupted me while I was in deep thought (probably watching Homestead Rescue), and said, "Grandma, when are WE gonna get chickens?" Since then, I have thought about it off and on. But I think it's time. I am shopping for a good used coop and run on Marketplace. I thought about starting with just 3 chickens. Wouldn't need a large coop and run. Except after reading so many posts about "chicken math," well, might as well start out big enough for expansion. I have a perfect spot picked out for the coop and run - right next to my garden so my chickens can eat the squash bugs that like to destroy my zucchini. Plenty of room for a nice sized coop and run. I just want eggs - for now. So I will only want hens. Anyway, thanks for all the wonderful info that is shared by experienced Chicken Tenders!
 
Welcome to BYC. If you buy used be sure and clean it thoroughly with bleach to prevent disease in your flock. It's best not to buy a prefab. You will be happier (& so will your chickens) if you buy/build a walkin coop. Look for playhouses and sheds to convert.
 
Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! :frow

Be sure to check out our Learning Center (under the articles tab) for great articles on various things about raising chickens. There's also a huge section on coops, runs, brooders, etc. Make yourself at home and ask if you have any questions along the way!
 

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