Eggsited about new membership

[ThePrancingPullet]

Hello everyone!
I'm a new member here (not all that unusual...) and I've wanted chickens for years. (There's a photo of me holding a hen and grinning like the happiest person on earth in the middle of winter). And, after heated discussions on if chickens will work in a small urban lot, I've won the battle. So, as of next year we are getting chickens! The breeds that I want are an Australorp, Easter-Egger, Dorking and Welsummer. We are probably getting them next June, so eggs will come along sometime in November. The coop plan that I have concocted appears to be easy to clean, is insulated (cold northeastern climates require special attention) allows 4 square feet per bird, has 2 nestboxes, and 70 square feet of run space. We are planning on the deep litter method, and so the design includes a dutch door (open the top for standard food, water, and litter scattering and the bottom for deep cleanings). I am terribly excited, and so it looks like you will all be hearing a lot from me.
Sincerely yours,
ThePrancingPullet

 

[Robin37]

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC and good luck once you get your birds. Your planning sounds adequate, and all should go well for your flock.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are so glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

 

[chicmom]

Hello and welcome to BYC from Ohio! I'm excited for you!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[pennyJo1960]

hello from Mossyrock, Washington State

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Hello everyone!
I'm a new member here (not all that unusual...) and I've wanted chickens for years. (There's a photo of me holding a hen and grinning like the happiest person on earth in the middle of winter). And, after heated discussions on if chickens will work in a small urban lot, I've won the battle. So, as of next year we are getting chickens! The breeds that I want are an Australorp, Easter-Egger, Dorking and Welsummer. We are probably getting them next June, so eggs will come along sometime in November. The coop plan that I have concocted appears to be easy to clean, is insulated (cold northeastern climates require special attention) allows 4 square feet per bird, has 2 nestboxes, and 70 square feet of run space. We are planning on the deep litter method, and so the design includes a dutch door (open the top for standard food, water, and litter scattering and the bottom for deep cleanings). I am terribly excited, and so it looks like you will all be hearing a lot from me.
Sincerely yours,
ThePrancingPullet

I your member name/avatar/& introduction!
You are going to fit in real well.
Looking forward to your show & tells @ThePrancingPullet.
I had to print your id link because I it!!

 

[Dayrel]

Welcome to BYC! Sounds like you are doing a good job planning and prepping.

If you feel up to it, you might want to post your full plans in a thread and ask for comments. You might pick up a couple of useful ideas. It is better to get the best design possible before the build as it is much harder to correct later.