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Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome! And yes I have checked with my citie's ordinances. I plan on just having 3-4 chickens, more if I move to a bigger property. The breeds that I am thinking on are Orpingtons and Barred Rocks. I do plan on collecting the eggs as well as meat. but I figure let them live for a few years before that, IF I haven't grown too attached that is lol Also I am worried about the ventilation, we get some strong storms, whether snow or rainy, with high winds. Made me think about the design of the coop and worry about chickens getting cold because of too much ventilation.
 
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Hi Miguel, it's nice to have you here!

I did a search in the Coop section (it's under the "Articles" tab at the top) and several results come back, check that section out.

I hope you get some good ideas from other member's building pallet coops.

Best of luck to you with all your plans!
 
Miguel Landestoy said:
Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome! And yes I have checked with my citie's ordinances. I plan on just having 3-4 chickens, more if I move to a bigger property. The breeds that I am thinking on are Orpingtons and Barred Rocks. I do plan on collecting the eggs as well as meat. but I figure let them live for a few years before that, IF I haven't grown too attached that is lol Also I am worried about the ventilation, we get some strong storms, whether snow or rainy, with high winds. Made me think about the design of the coop and worry about chickens getting cold because of too much ventilation.
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Plan on 1 sq foot of ventilation per bird and put it above the roosts. As long as they are dry and out of the breeze, they'll be fine. Also look at cattle panel coops as a fairly cheap solution.
 
rjohns39 said:
Plan on 1 sq foot of ventilation per bird and put it above the roosts. As long as they are dry and out of the breeze, they'll be fine. Also look at cattle panel coops as a fairly cheap solution.
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Good suggestion Bob! Those hoop coops look like they'd be fairly easy and inexpensive to put up.
 
G’Day from down under Miguel :frow Welcome and congratulations!

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.

Personally, I have found the Topic of the Week articles a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group.
 
Hello:frow
Welcome to BYC!!
Congratulations on all the new beginings!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!:wee​
 

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