Getting old coop ready for new chickens

[Nana Lynda]

I have had chickens off an on most of my life...on acreage and backyards. I am renovating my last coop that started out as a big iguana enclosure..re-purpose of course! Grandkids are coming for the summer and want to surprise them. Everyone has been missing me having chickens. I have folks that saved their weeds and snails just for me! Egg exchange! I haven't lined up the purchase yet. Anyone know of laying hens available in the Santa Barbara area?

Nana Lynda

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Yes, once chickens get into your blood, they never do leave. What a wonderful surprise your chickens will be!!

You might want to start your search in your state thread. Maybe one of your chicken neighbors may have some hens for you...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/565482/california-the-whole-state-thread

You might also check our Buy Sell and Trade section under chickens 8 weeks and older. Maybe you can find some hens here...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/35/chickens-8-weeks-older

Even our Animals in need of a Home section. There might be some hens in need of a good home near you...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16182/animals-in-need-of-free-re-homing

Enjoy this wonderful adventure and the big surprise!! I hope you can find the right hens soon!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows gave you some great links to check out! you might also try the Southern CA thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/161/california-southern If you would consider a battery hen there are quite a few rescues in CA for them https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/where-to-rescue-battery-hens

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined the flock

 

[gander007]