Hi, from Boise Idaho

[Bertadel]

Hi,
I'm new to chickens. I just moved onto 5 acres. I now can have chickens. I'm going to look at chicks tomorrow. We are a family of 3 and a mini poodle. I would like to have free range (under supervision) chickens so I can watch them scratch and eat bugs. I'm about to buy the www.chickencoopco.com coop medium size with run. its prefab but looks sturdy. I'm glad to be here on this site. Thanks for having me.

Berta

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Berta and welcome to BYC. Most coops companions over-state holding capacity. This link is a much better guide - http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

 

[007Sean]

Howdy

Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Bertadel]

Hi Berta and welcome to BYC. Most coops over-state their holding capacity. This link is a much better guide - http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

great read.. it really makes sense.

 

[drumstick diva]

Alot of coop kits and ready made ones are not built to hold up to weather extremes either.

 

[Joeschooks]

There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.


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[Yowza Wowza]

I'm glad you joined! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[emaleetipton]

Hi,
I'm new to chickens. I just moved onto 5 acres. I now can have chickens. I'm going to look at chicks tomorrow. We are a family of 3 and a mini poodle. I would like to have free range (under supervision) chickens so I can watch them scratch and eat bugs. I'm about to buy the www.chickencoopco.com coop medium size with run. its prefab but looks sturdy. I'm glad to be here on this site. Thanks for having me.

Berta

Enjoy your chickens!!!

 

[Bertadel]

Enjoy your chickens!!!

thank you. i got 6 chicks and they are cute!