Hello from Cotopaxi, Colorado (nkc)

[416bigbore]

Hello Nancy and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! There are a lot of articles here on coop design and some are specifically geared to inexpensive, but very sturdy coops. A lot of people just repurpose sheds.

 

[Percheron chick]

Cotopaxi. Had to look that up. At least you have a post office. You will have more than your share of predators. Build for the big destructive ones. Bear, mountain lion and bobcat. A couple strands of hotwire should make them rethink their dinner plans.
Brahmas are nice birds. Good thing you understand they aren't prolific layers. Cochins are in the same boat and come in more varieties. Gold laced and silver laced Cochins are my favorite. I would get a few good layers to pick up the slack. Black australorp, barred rocks and easter eggers will all do fine with confinement and snow.
Introduce yourself on the Colorado thread. There are a few down around Pueblo, Salida and surrounding areas. They'll help you get started.

 

[N F C]

Hi Nancy, best wishes establishing a flock!

 

[Miss Pecksalot]

Welcome!

 

[featherhead007]

My rooster says HI Nancy.
Welcome to BYC
Jaffar, the Partridge Cochin bantam roo.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community!

Pull up a roost and enjoy your time here!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Nancy. Best of prayers to your husband fight

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Nancy and welcome to BYC We are so happy you joined us.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community.