Hi from England.

[Clayman88]

At the moment I don't have any chickens but that will be changing soon, hopefully by August. I'm looking at getting around 1/2 dozen with a mix of Blackrock, Blacktail and Speckledy, raising chickens will add to the other things that keep me active and out of the way of the crazy world we live in. Those being growing veg on my plot on an allotment site and also recycling stuff for said plot, I have the money to buy things but gives me more of a thrill building something as cheap as I can rather than buying it, an example my shed on my plot which cost £5 about $7 to build most of that going on wood stain.

Anyway I hope to gain help with the design of the coop & run and tips on raising the hens, any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
You may want to start looking through this for some ideas:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/coops.12/

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

 

[LilJoe]

Welcome to BYC!
Youll enjoy it here!






( @Hybridchucks hehe.... )

 

[Suzi18]

Welcome!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. That kinda frugality suggests a Tyke - deep pockets and short arms There's a UK thread you may wish to drop by - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/655508/uk-member-please-say-hi/890

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

Cheers
C T

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi from Yorkshire!

How exciting for you to be getting started on your new chicken adventures! I'm sure you will enjoy them very much, they are very rewarding to keep. Our coop section would be a great place for you to check out ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/coops.12/ Our learning Center is also packed with lots of great info on keeping your chickens happy, safe and healthy ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/

Please do pop by the uk thread and say hello if you get the chance ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/posts/18659905/
Good luck with your new venture and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Clayman88]

Hello and welcome to BYC. That kinda frugality suggests a Tyke - deep pockets and short arms There's a UK thread you may wish to drop by - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/655508/uk-member-please-say-hi/890

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/ and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

Cheers
C T

Wash your mouth out with soap born and bred Lancashire.

 

[Pork Pie]

Wash your mouth out with soap born and bred Lancashire.

My sympathies I'm from the proper side of the M62

 

[Clayman88]

My sympathies I'm from the proper side of the M62

Deported at a young age then

 

[Pork Pie]

Deported at a young age then

Indeed, and it beggars belief what one has to do to be kicked outta Yorkshire