Hippie Mom from MD building her flock!

[Lady_Miska]

Hello! I am a mom of two (11 and 3) with 2 cats and 1 dog. I've wanted chickens since I was a kid, and I have been trying to work towards them since 2010.

Finally, after years of settling down, at age 35, I have the land (.5 acres) and the cooperation from my husband.

We are looking at setting 15 or so chickens (look, I say 15 but I want 20 +1-2 roos) we have gardens all over the place, and our neighbors have 10-20 chickens.

I love my little family, but I am so excited to get started on this journey. A hobby for meeeee!!

I have been researching coops, and runs and everything under the sun for years, but I still have no idea what to do. I am taking a course at Edinburgh on Chickens keeping right now too.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome!
Make sure you build a coop large enough for you to walk into.

 

[Kiki]

This should help you get some ideas:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/large-coops.20/

 

[Tookie]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Let us know if you need help with anything.

 

[Lady_Miska]

Thank you so much, the list of coops is perfect!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join us! Definitely follow the link to our Coop pages @Kiki has left for you. If you have any questions about the build, be sure to ask. Welcome to our community!

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hello! I am a mom of two (11 and 3) with 2 cats and 1 dog. I've wanted chickens since I was a kid, and I have been trying to work towards them since 2010.

Finally, after years of settling down, at age 35, I have the land (.5 acres) and the cooperation from my husband.

We are looking at setting 15 or so chickens (look, I say 15 but I want 20 +1-2 roos) we have gardens all over the place, and our neighbors have 10-20 chickens.

I love my little family, but I am so excited to get started on this journey. A hobby for meeeee!!

I have been researching coops, and runs and everything under the sun for years, but I still have no idea what to do. I am taking a course at Edinburgh on Chickens keeping right now too.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! I agree with building a large, walkin coop. I love spending rainy days in the coop with my chickens.

 

[Lady_Miska]

Welcome to BYC! I agree with building a large, walkin coop. I love spending rainy days in the coop with my chickens.

Thank you!!! I am hoping to find someone local getting rid of an old shed for a new one, and then turning it into a coop! I saw several on this site that made me aspire to that. Especially if I can build in a little sitting area.