Hello from Warrington UK

[jaygrim]

Hi my name is Jay I'm looking at getting a few chickens finally after wanting some for years. Need some advice though really as I'm not sure if to try building my own coop or buying (they are pretty dear).

 

[epignosisjs]

You've come to the right place! I don't have

yet, but I joined to learn as much as I can before I get started.
Good luck!

 

[redsoxs]

Welcome to the world of chickens. Lots of good info on coops on this site. Enjoy!!

 

[what's kickin' chicken]

Hi

 

[Nicole01]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[Luckytaz]

Welcome, from Minnesota.

 

[texasgal]

A big Texas-sized

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Highlander]

 

[The Burg Peeps]

and

from Ontario, Canada!

We purchased our coop and are now planning on modifying it and making it much larger. My advice would be to do plenty of coop research before making your decision. Take out a few books from your local library on coop building (http://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Coops-Building-Plans-Housing/dp/1580176275) and check out what's available locally as far as pre-assembled or kit coops. I have heard good things about these 2 places: http://www.wholesalechickencoops.com/chickencoop.html and http://www.greenchickencoop.com/Our_Coops.html
Plus, there are many places to find coop plans to build yourself which tends to be the more economical way to go. There are also great ideas right here on BYC (https://www.backyardchickens.com/coopdesigns.html) which I am sure you have seen. So do plenty of searching and looking around before spending your hard earned cash.

Any who, good luck!