Hello, BYC! New member intro!

[triciayoung]

I have heard that so many times on here and on chicken sites. Those manufacturers ought to be sued by someone who loses chickens because they believed what they were told by them.

Its going to take enough of us not buying them for them to change their devious claims.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC! We're so glad you joined us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Yard Farmer]

Thank you for joining us, here, at BYC!
We're happy to have you!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us, it's a pleasure to meet you.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

If you think it's going to accommodate 10 chickens because that's what the package said I'm afraid you're in for a very unpleasant reality check. Chickens require 3.5 - 4 square feet of floor space per bird and that does not include nest boxes. The run should offer a bare minimum of 10 but 15 square feet per bird is much better for them. There is no kit coop that I'm aware of that offers that.

Welcome @aarendg I am so glad you found us. There is so much information here. Check out the home page for featured articles and ideas for building chicken coops. I would save the small coop you bought to be used for a broody cage, a hospital cage, a grow out cage, etc. I would place it where everybody can see everyone else, so integration goes a little easier. Whatever you don't find answers in the articles section, start a new thread, so those who have knowledge can help to advise you. Also remember there is no single best way to do anything. You must always do what is best for you, your family, your flock and of course your farm. I look forward to seeing you around.