Just joined and really enjoy reading everyones posts. I am beginning to embark on the adventure of raising chickens. I hope to be going by spring. I am starting to build my coop now and buying the supplies I may need. Not looking to go large scale just want to have anywhere from 8 to 25 birds. I am looking at getting the rhode island reds. My wife and I just want some eggs for us and family/friends. If anyone has any suggestions for this ole first timer please let me here them. I have just been reading and talking and trying to figure the best coop to build and best birds for eggs. Again thanks for a great site. Scott