Hi!

[annahw]

Hello, guys! Like a lot of people in this group I'm here because I'm a little new to chicken raising, but I have three week-old chicks in my bathtub. Thinking of converting our old picnic table into a small coop for 3-4 chickens. What do you think?

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Congrats on your new chicks! Have you stopped by our learning center yet? Lots of good articles on all the aspects of keeping poultry...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

You might want to check out our coops pages for some ideas in building your coop and also an article on space requirements for chickens...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

Good luck with the picnic table conversion! Enjoy your new babies too. They grow so fast.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! That could work, depending on the table. Why don't you post some pics of it and your ideas here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance

So we can have a look?

 

[chasuezoo]

Welcome aboard. I just joined last week and have been impressed with how friendly and supportive everyone is. The forum is immense with good information and no one scolds you if you can't find it at first. Glad there is no pressure about "how long are the chicks going to be in tub?"

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

BYC has a very useful learning center

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! That sounds like an interesting way of re-purposing an old picnic table!

 

[Gayleyy]

Hello! Welcome! I think a picnic table could be converted to make a great chicken coop!!! Good luck!!

 

[annahw]

Thank you for the warm welcome! Hubby thinks we should convert pool shed instead which I like bc it's bigger. Here are pics. Suggestions welcome and appreciated!

 

[annahw]

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[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!