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NewbieChick971

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As my screen name implies, I'm new to chickens . We bought 4 Silkie chicks in mid-July.
It all started when I originally wanted to buy prefab coop/hutch for our rabbit. I didn't fork out $200+ for a kit because I learned rabbits can die from fright; a predator simply trying to break in their hutch could kill them. Sounds crazy but that seems to be the deal.
I had mentioned wanting one to a friend of mine and he brought me several pieces from 3 different kits . I am SO GLAD I never paid money for over one since they're essentially made from balsa wood!
I modded the pieces in order to build a single structure and decided I might as well get chickens.
Only problem is it doesn't have secure roof and i realized the prefab coop, as-is, wasn't strong enough to support a real roof. So I took it all apart again and did the best I could to add adequate structural support while still utilizing the prefab panels.
Searching for an appropriate design is what brought me to this site.
I'm a single mom of a 13-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy. I've always been an animal lover, my kids too. I'm an equestrian, riding Hunter/Jumpers growing up. My daughter is leasing a horse and rides also.
We have 4 dogs, a cat, rabbit and now 4 silkies in the urban city of Beaverton, Oregon.
 

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Hi and welcome to BYC. It sounds like you have done a good job with your coop and yes, prefab coops seem to be quite poorly made.

On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping birds - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3

You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

I had a prefab coop originally too. They take some updating to make safe and comfy for the birds. Definitely stop by our Coop and Run forums if you need more help.

Great to have you aboard and welcome to our roost! :)
 

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