Hello from quebec!

[Quailsong]

Thanks for the advice about the cold.
My step father put styrofoam in the walls to block the cold.
And yes, we were planning to have a LOT of ventilation, some really high and smaller, for winter, and some bigger, like windows that we can open in summer
Stupid question about that: Is there a minimum height for the coop, from the floor to the roof?

I want to do it right!

I don't know what POL is... ?
I'm actually looking for chicken breed like sussex, plymouth rock, and more. ( I actually made a post about that)
The farm in my city only sells "white chickens, brown chicken, and chicken without comb"... I need to get some precision from them!

I'm probably going to look around from breeders. I would like to get a young chicken, almost or already laying eggs.


Thanks again! It's very friendly here!

POL = Point of Lay = pullets which are at or just about ready to lay eggs. Also called "Ready To Lay"

Minimum height of a coop would be higher than your head height. But to be specific, take into account potential deep litter (1/2' to 1'), hair, hats & tall friends/family who may want to look inside. Def don't want them hitting their heads on beams. Also may want to cover the supports on top (if any) so the birds can't roost up there.

I don't know were your exact location is but have you heard of Simetin hatchery? It's nearby Montreal (south west, I believe). I'll be getting my coturnix quail there in May or so, is why I mention them.

 

[Bibilibop]

Hmn... Thei height scares me then x) My step father doesn't seem to enjoys the really high coops he sees eveywhere. But for what he said, it will be mostly my height, so at leat 5'8". I just hope they will have enough room to sleep.

The hatchery is a while from my house, but they have Plymouth rock... Wich really interest me.
I'm going to keep that place in mind, thanks

 

[LaPouletteGrise]

Hi bibilibop,
I'm from Saguenay, so if you want to speak in french about chicken stuff, just send me a private message

P.S.
Lucky girl, chicken are legal in Chambly!!!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! Murray McMurray has an excellent "Chick Selector" tool you can use to help you figure out what kind of chickens you want and that would be best suited for you. You can see it at http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/chick_selector.html Just be sure and click on "show more characteristics." Good luck in getting your birds.