Got goats, thinking about getting chickens

[CaGoatLady]

I'm still in the process of talking my husband into chickens, but I want to research as much as I can so I've got some ammo for him. Since we have predators, I'm thinking about keeping the chickens only in their coop; is that acceptable? If not, then I'll scrap the whole idea; I wouldn't want unhappy or unhealthy chickens.
I also want to know which breed is the most tame and sweet and liking to be held because I'm a touchy feeling kind of person who kisses her goats. I'm already a crazy goat lady, so maybe someday I can also be a crazy chicken lady. Oh, as with goats, I'm sure everybody has differing opinions on what breed they like, so just tell me your passion and I will consider all advice.

 

[NancyDz]

when you say coop do you mean it will have a run attached? If so then yes, but keeping them indoors all the time... that would be difficult especially with our heat. You can make a small coop with run that is predator proof, just need to use hardware cloth and put a top on it. Keep it small.. its not too hard. Tons of pictures here in the coop section or on the coop design pages on this site. Good luck!


Nancy

 

[CaGoatLady]

Thanks Nancy, yes I was thinking about one with a run and definately one that I can go in and visit. My property came with a coop on it already, but it's down far away from the house and it's not in that good of shape, so I want something new and close to the house. I'm so paranoid about losing my animals that I have my goats living in the garage where I have built some big kennels for there pens; my only problem now is getting somebody to come and clean out the pens since I'm too sore to do it.