I might be doing it again...

[ILoveDaffy]

Might get chickens again. So, the goal: two coops, one for layers and breeders, one for meat birds. I have a thread going for meat birds, but this is for it all. Looking to get more breeds this time, need to be good with heat and cold.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Might get chickens again. So, the goal: two coops, one for layers and breeders, one for meat birds. I have a thread going for meat birds, but this is for it all. Looking to get more breeds this time, need to be good with heat and cold.

You can check out my 2021 thread if you're looking for some ideas (located in MT, so we get extremes for both seasons)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2021-chick-order.1448090/

I have a few weights and plenty of pictures

 

[suburbanfarmermi]

Might get chickens again. So, the goal: two coops, one for layers and breeders, one for meat birds. I have a thread going for meat birds, but this is for it all. Looking to get more breeds this time, need to be good with heat and cold.

How many chickens you thinking? you on property?

 

[ILoveDaffy]

12 layers, 10-12 meat birds.

 

[Alaskan]

Might get chickens again. So, the goal: two coops, one for layers and breeders, one for meat birds. I have a thread going for meat birds, but this is for it all. Looking to get more breeds this time, need to be good with heat and cold.

Dreaming.... it would be more convenient doing chores, if the 2 coops shared a wall.

I would go huge, so for 12 layers I would build a 10x12 coop and stretch out the roof to cover just as much run.

For breeds, both hot and cold, I would raise Leghorns. Big floppy combs for the heat, but since the comb is big and flops over, it also does alright in the cold.

 

[3KillerBs]

Looking to get more breeds this time, need to be good with heat and cold.

Any of the common heritage breeds ought to be fine -- they became common because they're adaptable to a wide range of conditions and management styles.

Therefore: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/go-ahead-pick-the-prettiest-chickens.76277/

 

[ILoveDaffy]

I'm thinking dog run with shed-like coop built in, with EEs, Golden and silver laced wyandotes, lavender orp, and black australorp.

 

[Alaskan]

I'm thinking dog run with shed-like coop built in, with EEs, Golden and silver laced wyandotes, lavender orp, and black australorp.

Except for the black Australop, those breeds will need some help in extreme heat. A super open coop in the summer, and maybe a fan and misters.