Cluck, cluck, cluck! Hi everyone

[turbocoop1]

Something came over me last week, I don't know what it was about, wether it's kids with hens or having fresh eggs or Easter, it jut got me hooked!!!
So last 3 days I was just play building a chicken turbo-coop, out of scrap pieces that I had left over building our shed, so 80$ later and some fun time, were still not finished.
Can some one tell me how big of a run I need to have 3 hens and how many hens can I keep with this home made 4x4x6' cope
I'm so pumped and excited at the same time about this whole project it's hard to sleep, I got so much energy don't know what to do with it
Here is what it looked like today around 3pm I know I still need to make vents
Can someone give me a good idea on where to place them and do I need a window?
Clu lu luck cluck cluck!!!
Thanks
I'm excited being here too

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. You've done a great job! The minimum recommendations are as follows: inside coop 4sqft per bird, roost 1.5 ft per bird and the run 10sqft per bird. The more space you have, the happier your chickens will be - I'd advise against packing as many chickens in as you can.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best
CT

 

[turbocoop1]

Thanks Ken will do, I just want 3 birds

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under turbocoop1

Welcome!

Awesome job on the coop to date!

This is a link to a great article on ventilation: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]

Wish I had your energy and carpenter abilities

Thanks for joining the BYC flock

 

[turbocoop1]

Thank Diva!! I learned it all on the internet, look at pictures on google image and take some clues from different builds and incorporated it in my own, I did invest in tools with experience years ago,
I mostly work on the cars, this is my 2nd wood working project
The energy it comes from above and no one else!!!

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas and ! Pleased you joined our community!

 

[HeidelberrFarms]

Welcome!

Like some of the others have said, I am envious of your energy and your abilities

Your coop is beautiful. You must keep us posted when you get your chickens!

 

[turbocoop1]

Thank you for your kind comments!!! Will keep you posted!!!

 

[turbocoop1]

It was my day off today, took kidos to schools went to menards bought some 2x4s and some poultry wires and started framing the walls for the run
8'x8'x67" high. I'm still working on making a door and cage for the top,