Looking to raise chickens and build first coop

[Azmomm]

Build your own. Never even used a saw before, did it and feel so connected.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Hi. I purchased a coop/run combo when I started raising chickens, it works great as a juvenile coop. I'm going to build a coop out of pallets, I saw a thread on here where someone did it. I have 8 chicks so far.

 

[robcam817]

Build your own. Never even used a saw before, did it and feel so connected.View attachment 1738913

Good lookin coop. Did you have plans or wing it?

 

[Azmomm]

Good lookin coop. Did you have plans or wing it?

Yes i purchased a blueprint/booklet for $13.00 on internet

 

[robcam817]

Still have the link?

 

[SurferchickinSB]

Looking to raise 12-24 egg layers here in NW Montana on 5 acres. Doing lots of research on birds and buildings. I work from home so have plenty of time to devote. It's just myself and the wife, (and 2 rambunctious rotten rotties...;-). I suspect I'll need to teach them not to hunt/kill/eat the birds (that's what e-collars are for).

Looking at the Carolina Coops right now. Seems kinda pricey but well made. I don't have any experience building from scratch but am pretty good with my hands. There seems to be no shortage of coop building vids out there too...

This one looks good too but what do I know. And not sure the largest size will support my 12-24 planned brood.

Thinking about going with Australorps because they seem to be well suited to cold climates, are good layers and can be eaten as well.

Thanks in advance for any replies and look forward to being a part of this community.

-rob

Have you looked at the prefab storage sheds that Costco sells? They had one set up inside their store and it was really cool just like a little house almost. They come set it up for you also, then you would just have to Dr. up the inside and the windows and possibly the doors to make it into a chicken coop. I saw the prices on what you were looking at and I think the Costco one was only around $1000 if that and like I said it was like a little house.

 

[Cynthia12]

HEY.. WELCOME!

 

[Azmomm]

Still have the link?