Hello from the Midwest

[Jeannie70]

I'm still in the research phase, so don't have any chick's yet but I'm so excited to get started!! I'm currently experiencing coop design overload. Building my own is not an option and I'm just not sure where to get a good one.
Can't wait to meet some of you experienced flock owners!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @Jeannie70

How exciting to be getting your chicken adventures started! The learning Center is a great place to start ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/learning-center.11/

Enjoy BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Sheds make wonderful chicken coops. A nice 8x10 shed updated with roost bars, nest boxes, ventilation in the eaves and boom...you have a coop! Add a big covered run as well, maybe an 8x20.

Make yourself at home here and welcome aboard!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Convert a shed into a coop. It's MUCH easier and faster and way more cost effective than buying a pre-fab.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
I am no carpenter, but I've built a lot since I've had chickens. I was unhappy with the first coop, although it is built tough. I designed my own after that.
If you can measure, use a level, a saw and cut a board, you can do it.
A shed will give you a good start.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

Avoid any pre-fab coops. They are usually too small and don't hold the amount birds they say, hard to predator and weather proof, and don't last that long. Buy something that could easy be converted into a coop. Sheds, horse trailers, or even coops someone else has built would be best.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with building a coop and establishing a flock!

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. I agree with all of the coop advice thus far. Stay away from the pre-manufactured coops. Get a used shed and convert if you can.