Hi from Lulea, Sweden

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Hi folks,

I am a 46-year-old noob, aiming to have a small flock of hens next year.
Given my location (Northern Sweden) I will have to have winter as guide for my coming coop & run build - I've found a coop design here that might be exactly what I need.

During the coming winter I also will try to get som Arduino-based automation going. Come this spring, I will build the coop and run with the kids (7 years old)...

Cheers,
Greger
 
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Hi Gregor and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Here's a couple of links that may be of interest -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-chicken-keeping

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-coop-temperatures

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

So glad you could join our community! Make sure to incorporate good ventilation in your coop. Ventilation is everything in cold climates. Chickens can tolerate very cold temps if dry, but wet chickens won't survive. 1 square foot of vent space per bird in the eaves, roost birds low to the floor, moisture rises up and out the roof, birds stay warm and dry.

Enjoy your poultry adventures and welcome to our roost! :)
 
Hello from mild winters Florida!:frow
I am worthless as far as advice on cold weather conditions obviously! Although I am excellent at welcoming new additions to this wonderful site!
Nice to hear from someone in Sweden! Gotta love the web! Can't help but love BYC!
Welcome to BYC, from across the seas!!:)
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Hi Gregor and welcome to BYC :frow We look forward to hearing all about your adventure and your build and will be happy to provide thoughts along the way. Again welcome and we thrilled to have you join us:yesss:
 
Pork Pie Ken said:
Hi Gregor and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Here's a couple of links that may be of interest -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-chicken-keeping

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-coop-temperatures

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie
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Thanks!

I will have a look asap....good thing I enjoy learning new stuff - I have to do it a lot :)

Don't know if states applies to the little ol' kingdom of Sweden, but I'll look there too

Greger
 

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