New member from Ne

[mnyabi96]

I am new to the forum I currently don't have any chickens but if everything goes as planned I will by this time next year. I am trying to do as much research as possible so I can be prepared for what I am getting into. I live in Nebraska and have a lot of questions on coops and runs. I quickly realized its cheaper and probably better to build my own coop and run so I can give them a large safe space to roam. I am having a lot of problems coming up with how to do so since we have relatively warm summer normally high 80's low 90's and cold winters with an average of around 20 to 30 degrees that drop below freezing at night. What are some ways I can make a coop that would keep them warm in the winter but cool in the summer?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you. People there should be able to give you some sound advice re: coop construction. The Coops and Runs forum is another place to consider, as is the Coops section.

All the best
CT

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and ! It's great to have you aboard! You are wise to do the research you are doing up front before you get your birds. It can eliminate a lot of frustration later! Most people who live where they have both hot summers and cold winters worry more about the winters. In reality, chickens handle cold better than heat. My birds coop is metal and uninsulated and they do just fine. We touched -14 actual temperature one in day in December a couple months ago. As long as the coop isn't drafty but still has some ventilation, they will be fine in the winter. In the summer time, particularly when it is humid, do what you can to give your birds shade, access to breeze, and fresh water. They will be just fine and dandy! - 80's and 90's is nothing to a chicken. The Learning Center is a great resource to check out - it will answer most of the questions you have or ever will have...but the friendly folks here at BYC are always around if you need them. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
Also, If you want to ever chat with othe cornhuskers, you can find the NE thread in this link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you
Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!

 

[redsoxs]

Oops, CTKen beat me to it!

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there, and welcome to the flock! Thanks for joining us at BYC, please pull up a chair and make yourself at home! I hope you enjoy yourself here as much as I have!

~Cuz

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under mnyabi96

Welcome!

As you have already received some great links and tips, I will just send you best wishes and wish you good luck with the flock when they arrive … very exciting!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[drumstick diva]