Caught the bug!

[Loco Layer]

Hello all. I've been caught up in BackYard chicken movement! I've been lurking for a few weeks just trying to soak in all the great info. I have 5 acres in the High Desert of Southern California. I'm just trying to figure out what coop I want to build at this point.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So glad you could join our community!

Have you stopped by our coops pages yet? Lots of nice coops of all sizes from our members and some of them even have plans to follow....https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

Stop by our learning center too for all kinds of good articles on getting started with chickens to keeping your flock happy, healthy and safe from predators...https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Enjoy this new journey you are on! If you have any questions along the way, feel free to ask. Welcome to our flock!

 

[familyfarm1]

Hello

and Welcome to BYC!

TwoCrows has given you great advice!!

 

[Sirius452]

With the heat I would want a coop that is well ventilated. More wire, less wood.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to our flock. A lot of us were lurkers before joining. ) 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 built. Do you have a breed preference?

 

[sunflour]

Glad you joined us. Good luck with your planning.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Loco Layer]

Haven't picked breeds yet. Was thinking of building something similar to Round-Top Walk-In Chicken Coop found at http://urbancoopcompany.com/product/round-top-walk-in-chicken-coop/. Looking to have 10 or less hens.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome!

I'm glad you joined the BYC flock.

TwoCrows has given you some good links to start with. You may also want to post in the Coop Design section, here: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance

Good luck with the coop building!