New chicken lady here

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC Tauni! That's such an awesome idea for a coop! I agree with the others, you'll definitely want to add lots of ventilation somehow. But it'll be amazing when you're done.

 

[N F C]

Hi Tauni, I agree with the other greeters (lots of ventilation and lots of hardware cloth). Hope you'll document how you transform your ark into a coop, that would be a fun article to read!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Tauni. I agree, you're going to need ventilation, and more than average because of our very hot summers. You're also going to need access for cleaning. It will need to be placed in deep shade, in a well drained area. Sitting it inside a covered, hardware cloth run would be ideal.
If you could post some demensions it would be helpful.

 

[Blue Raptor]

hello my name is Tauni and I just received my first 4 chicks. I was also just gifted a big Noah’s ark boat I’m converting into a coop!! Any tips for keeping chickens in north Texas much appreciated! Also wonder if you can tell if a chick is a rooster at 3 weeks old? I’ve read mixed things. View attachment 3661283

Welcome to BYC!! I love it! And ark coop. :0

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Tauni and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Dadanga]

Hi there. That ark is really cool! Will be a fun build that's for sure.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! nice coop. Thanks for joining us.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Tauni, and welcome to BYC!!

Be sure to take pictures as you convert that boat to a coop. That is a rare thing for sure and super cool!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Tauni, and a belated welcome to BYC.

 

[Chive]

Hey there, welcome to BYC. We're so glad you have joined!
I see others have given you some helpful information, so please read what they have written.
3 weeks sounds a bit too young to sex. I'd wait about 3 more weeks.