coop

[kscouplenict]

Can someone help me out and maybe give me some ideas on building a coop.I'm new to this

 

[ArizonaNessa]

We have a wonderful "search" feature in the blue navigation bar at the top. It is really handy.

Here is the link to the really awesome coop section as well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/coopdesigns.html

A coop does not have to be super expensive or really fancy but it does have to be functional. Chickens need shelter from driving wind and rain and if they are in cold country they will need to be out of the cold. In hot country, you will want lots of ventilation. A sleeping chicken is a dead chicken if you don't take the proper measures to insure that it has a safe place to be. Most people usually have some sort of nesting boxes, a feeder or two, and a water source in their coop as well. Chicken wire usually does not keep any predator out. It just keeps the chickens inside. Hardware cloth is an awesome option but can be a bit pricey.

Good Luck to you and have fun here at BYC!!

 

[Fay at Frizzled Feathers]

Hello & Welcome to BYC !

 

[gpamela3499]

From California

 

[Mahonri]

So happy you are here.

WELCOME TO BYC...


.... from PHOENIX!

 

[hen-thusiast]

from UT!

 

[TipsyDog]

and

from PA! Hang out here for awhile and you'll get LOTS of ideas!

 

[b.hromada]

and

from S. Florida.

 

[Blue Skys]

Arizonanessa gave you great advise, there is tons of info there to help get you started!!

 

[eaganchickens]

from MN!