Chicago-land area newbie

[el_ondeado]

Hi guys, I just obtained my fowl permit but I was able to only find baby chicks this weekend and no luck finding adult chickens! Looking to build my chicken coop in the next week if I can find chickens. A quick question, can you convert a shed into a chicken coop as is that even allowed? I have a full size shed with multiple levels plus it has a vent plus a full size sliding window with a mesh. I am hoping to let my chickens live inside the shed but then build a 6' rectangular size chicken wire box right outside for my chickens to roam. Thank you all!

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Shed conversions are great - check out the Articles link. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• How to start a new thread
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. When it comes to coops and pens for poultry, 'bigger is better'. Go as big as is reasonable.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Grab a roost & enjoy your time here!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Be aware of chicken addiction. You may think you only want a few. Then you see and read about a dozen or so other breeds and you are hooked. Best advice is to build as big as you are allowed. It also helps if you buy females rather than "straight run," which is another term for saying "more cockerels /roosters" than anyone ever wants.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Checkout @DobieLover 's coop, just click at the bottom of her profile "My coop". As for chicken wire, it's only good for keeping chickens in. You want to use 1/2" hardware cloth to keep bad things out.

 

[Starburst]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! So excited you joined!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're so happy to have you with us! Buying adult hens might be difficult this year. You might possibly be able to get started pullets from a hatchery. Good luck, I hope you can find some!