need coop plans

[ltlspook63l]

My husband and I are wanting to start our chicken family. Looking to start with 12 chickens, but are having a hard time deciding what to build. We live in Michigan so will need to deal with winter temps. Also looking for any hints to get started.

 

[chickflick]

I'm in MI also. Go to the coop link and you'll find lots of different coops to get idea from.

 

[GopherBoyFarms]

type in coop in the search, or check out coop designs on here...there are SO many great ones, and great ideas!
I think ours will withstand any heat or cold, we have a page that has the coop kinda step by step, and with plans and pics

we have 25 chickens with room to grow

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=7562-Coop_building

 

[Anny]

Welcome!!!

I also live in Michigan South East side. And the weather was something I was really worried about with my coop.

If you google Winter Coops, you find a lot of wonderful pictures and websites full of pretty coops.

I think a heated water bowl is also a good investment.

There are so many choices out there is can be very hard to figure out which one you want.

How many chickens are you planning on keeping.