Minnie Farmer in MI

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minniefarm

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6 Years
Feb 13, 2013
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Whitmore Lake
Hi
My husband and I just moved out to the country and have our own 5 acres (Hence Minnie Farmer). My first order of business is to get some chickens! Our mini farm is really more of a hobby for me. In additon to chickens, I will have an acre veggie garden to start with. I also care for horses, but they are not on our property.

I am going to be building my own coop using recycled materials (pallets and dog kennel panels mostly!).

Can't wait for spring and my first chicks!
 
Hello and welcome to BYC
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Pallets are great for building coops. Have a look here for ideas:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance
 
Welcome to BYC from California wine country in the Western Sierra Foothills.

Let me share my favorite resource for deciding on breeds: Henderson's Handy Dandy Chicken Chart: www.Ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html

Sometimes I think a breed is so pretty, then I refer to the list to consider how well it will "fit" in my situation. I have a very mixed flock - with your property you won't have to stick to just a few hens.
;)

Watch out for Chicken Math. :D
 

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