New baby chicks coming this week

[Shmeeno13]

Good morning everyone,
I am getting back into chickens. I had a very small flock of 3 hens and a rooster while I was in college. My boyfriend and I recently moved to a remote location with land. So I decided to get some chickens again. I ordered 8 chickens (different breeds) from ideal poultry and they will be shipped out this week. I have a small set up for them in my indoor kennel to raise until they are big enough to go in an outdoor coop. I have read that shavings (not cedar) are great to start out baby chicks on.
We will be building our own coop, and possibly run (or use a dog kennel for a run). Does anyone have any great plans for a simple diy coop?
Also any tips and advise on how to make sure the new chicks are happy and healthy would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC and back to poultry keeping. Go to the 'Raising Backyard Chickens' forum and click on 'Coop and Run Design'. Good luck in finding and building something that suits your needs.

 

[rides2far]

I ordered mine from Ideal & they are all really healthy & vigorous. What breeds did you order?