New in Va.

[joey7319]

Hello from Stanardsville, Va. I had a chance a few weeks back to get a bunch of free lumber and tin roofing, so I built a chicken coop and went out and bought a set of 7 Partridge Chantecler hens and 1 roo. they have been great fun. We already want more chickens and have been learning quite a bit from this site. I would love to share some pics but my camera is acting up and the computer is`nt reconizing it. The coop I built is 8`X 8' 8' high in the front 6.5' back. The run is pretty big but I did`nt measure, just put it up with the free fencing I removed for a customer of mine. I do landscaping and excavation. So far our total investment in chicken farming is about $130, and that includes the birds, feed, housing, and all supplies. I am a pack rat by nature and love to use free and or reclaimed materials.

Thanks for all the good info

Joey7319

 

[Luvin Life]

 

[hen-thusiast]

from UT!

 

[lauralou]

Hi and Welcome, neighbor!

Congrats on your tiny startup investment! That's great! I'm always using scraps and leftovers and freebies myself, and it really makes a difference.

Glad you are enjoying your new chickens. Aren't they the coolest?

 

[gpamela3499]

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from california

 

[TipsyDog]

and

from PA!

 

[eaganchickens]

from MN!

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

from TN

 

[Backyard Hencam]

You were lucky to have gotten off so easily on your start up. We also used some recycled materials but I'm a little ashamed of what we ended up spending.

Oh well. It's worth every penny!

 

[joey7319]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I got really lucky on my coop materials. Right place at the right time. It is real easy to get caught up in the excitement of a project and overspend. I know I do on most of my around the house projects.