Chicken Newbie

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is great a place to explore and hang out.
Hardware cloth and ventilation.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! Do a lot of research. You'll find that prefab coops rarely make for a healthy flock.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[N F C]

Here's a link to coops built by other members, check some of these out to get ideas of will work for you: chicken-coops.12

Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
The most recommended guidelines for coop size are 3.5-4 sq ft of space per bird in the coop not including the nest box space, 1 linear foot of roosting space with all roosts as close to 1 horizontal foot away from each other to prevent birds pooping all over the walls and each other, 1 nest box for every 4-5 birds, as close to 1 sq ft of permanently open ventilation per bird as you can manage, no opening into the coop greater than 1/2", never use chicken wire to secure your birds and 10 sq ft of space in the run per bird which should really be 15 sq ft as 10 just isn't enough IMHO.
If you are getting a sizeable flock, consider getting an old shed and converting it into your coop.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock. Best of luck getting your flock started.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!