lodom23
Hatching
Hi all!
I am new to owning chicks and hoping to acquire some advice.
City of Milwaukee ordinance states that we must have at least 16 sq. ft., living space per chicken. This can included the run as well as the coop (as Milwaukee also says coop cannot be larger than 50 sq. ft.)
With that said, I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for DIY coops that can withstand WI winters, keep predators out, and potentially hold up to 4 hens?
We are planning on just keeping bantams, but still have to abide by the sq. ft. rules established by the city in order to obtain our permit.
I've scoured this webpage and others getting ideas, however, all the information out there is a bit overwhelming. I've heard terrible things about pre fab coops so have recruited some friends to help build, just need a solid plan!
Thanks in advance for any & all advice!
--Overwhelmed & Excited Newbie
I am new to owning chicks and hoping to acquire some advice.
City of Milwaukee ordinance states that we must have at least 16 sq. ft., living space per chicken. This can included the run as well as the coop (as Milwaukee also says coop cannot be larger than 50 sq. ft.)
With that said, I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for DIY coops that can withstand WI winters, keep predators out, and potentially hold up to 4 hens?
We are planning on just keeping bantams, but still have to abide by the sq. ft. rules established by the city in order to obtain our permit.
I've scoured this webpage and others getting ideas, however, all the information out there is a bit overwhelming. I've heard terrible things about pre fab coops so have recruited some friends to help build, just need a solid plan!
Thanks in advance for any & all advice!
--Overwhelmed & Excited Newbie