Hello from Il.

[Mechanicor]

Geetings all.

I just bought a new house and the zoning allows chickens. So we bought are first chickens.

My wife and daughter went to big r and purchased six chickens and two white turkeys. Then a week later my wife and my mother went back and got two buffs and four guinies.

We had them in big plastic totes with heat lamps. Then when they started jumping out I made a cage for them in my garage.

I’m going to start making there coop this weekend. I have this building to start with.

Definitely looking forward to this.

 

[Kiki]

We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
DOUBLE check your temperatures. It doesn't look like there is any room for them to get away from those heat lamps.

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[Mechanicor]

Thank you for the welcome. This is the picture right after completion and have moved the lamps based on how the chickens rest, closer to the light to cold farther away to warm.

 

[Kiki]

I am not sure but I don't think you can raise/should raise all three types in the same coop.
Have you thought of that yet?

 

[kklowell]

Welcome! Good jpb on that brooder, it looks great!

 

[Mechanicor]

Thank you all for the welcome and advice so far. Much to think about now. Older gentleman I know who has raised pheasant and chickens said it shouldn’t be a problem when there older but to keep the separate for now. Should I make a shelter in the brooder or is adjusting the lamp for shade good enough for now?

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Good looking brooder!

 

[m1chelle1]

Welcome! Bienvenidos! Willkommen! We are so happy to have you!
Hope you enjoy the community as much as we do!
Your brooder is fantastic. Very nice. Will be fun to check out the coop once it is finished.

cheers
~M

 

[Joeschooks]

Welcome to the BYC flock and best wishes as you set out on your chicken adventures!

 

[ukype270win]

That does look wonderful. How has your experience with BigR been? My local stores are pretty lacking. I have better luck at Tractor Supply.