Hi peeps! Thank you for such a warm welcome. I appreciate the advice and useful links. Here is my coop and run I built from scratch. Not bad to say I have no experience with wood work.(if say so mself) I built the fence and gate to. I also built the duck house which they love. Please feel free to post pics of your coops and chickens.
They finally arrived!!! Out of the small amount of eggs I incubated 3 hatched but unfortunately one didn't make it however I have two great little chicks hatched 01/03/2012. Not bad considering it was winter and we had snow and al sorts. I am happy with my first attempt and would certainly reccomend the Brinsea Mini incubator to any novice as it was simple and effective.