Introductions

[Jjeanmneis]

Hi! I'm Jenni, I live in Montgomery, AL. I've wanted chickens for a few years now, and I have successfully overcome urges to bring chicks home because I had the delusion that I needed a homestead (farm) to have happy, healthy birds.
I am currently focused on planning where the coop will go, what it's layout will be and what materials to use. I want it to be spacious as I can provide, and as easy to clean as I can possibly make it. Yes - make it, because OMG prefab are $$$!!!
I'm reading The Backyard Chicken Keepers Bible and the breeds I've decided to start with are Easter Egger, Welsummer, and Australorp. I'm thinking 6, two each.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
Buy a small shed 8 x 8 add a window or two and it is now a coop.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Jenni! Because you live in a hot, humid area, be sure you have plenty of ventilation and shade.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Jenni, and welcome to BYC!! If you check out the articles tab, you'll see a forum of coops and the Learning Center. There's a plethora of information in there! If you have questions, just ask!

 

[Aardyn]

Welcome!

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello Jenni and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you have joined us in this poultry loving community.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Nice variety of breeds you are interested in. Wooden sheds are very easy to convert and cheaper than starting from scratch. If you have any questions about anything along the way, be sure to ask.

Welcome to our community!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Jennie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Jenni, and welcome to BYC. Stay away from 'prefab'. Good luck in establishing your coop and flock.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!