New baby chick owner!

[awalker818]

Hello, Alisha, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Are your coop and run built and ready to go?

No not yet. I’m trying to find plans to build because coops are so expensive. I have the spot picked out and the material for the run but I’m still looking for coop plans

 

[DobieLover]

No not yet. I’m trying to find plans to build because coops are so expensive. I have the spot picked out and the material for the run but I’m still looking for coop plans

Have you considered converting a shed into a coop?

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC Alisha, it's very nice to meet you

 

[awalker818]

Have you considered converting a shed into a coop?

I have! I’ve looked into getting a small shed but there are none around me that are less than a grand...

 

[DobieLover]

I have! I’ve looked into getting a small shed but there are none around me that are less than a grand...

Have you looked for used ones on CL?

 

[Glk]

Hey guys!
My name is Alisha and I am a proud new mom to 6 Dominique baby chicks. I’ve never owned chickens before so I am looking for advice to ensure they live their best spoiled lives. Right now I am keeping them in my home to ensure their safety from predators since I do live in the country. I did attach a picture of their container for when I brought them outside to enjoy some sunshine.
Can’t wait to hear from you guys!!

Welcome

 

[Chullicken]

 

[awalker818]

Have you looked for used ones on CL?

What is CL?

 

[tribalacres]

Congrats on the chicks! You're gonna love them and love it here!

 

[humblehillsfarm]

No not yet. I’m trying to find plans to build because coops are so expensive. I have the spot picked out and the material for the run but I’m still looking for coop plans

I don’t want to scare you but chicks grow FAST. You’ve got maybe 4-5 weeks before they will have to have a bigger enclosure. If you build one make it bigger than what you think you need. Buying a prefab shed isn’t a bad way to go. Comparable to price of chicken coop but usually much larger, but you would need to modify it to suit their needs. We build a coop with no experience and it took a little longer than expected but was also easier than expected. I wish you the best of luck and happy chickening!

Congrats on the chicks! You're gonna love them and love it here!

CL is Craigslist. That’s where I bought my first coop and I still use it to this day. It was $500 for a coop that was $1500 brand new and is big enough for 20 birds.