new poultry mama

[Phyllis Lee]

My name is Phyllis Lee. I live in Aztec, NM. A friend from my church gave me 7 ladies and a rooster. I am so excited as that is one animal I haven't owned and I am working on getting a pen set up for my new additions. I have a coop on its way as my hubby is out of town so i an trying to get this done on my own. I am trying to decide whether to fence of a square in the front of my house where we have a pad or in the back by my garden. The only issue with the back is my two German shepherd dogs. I am not getting the chickens for their lunch.

Any suggestions?

 

[RodNTN]

Hi! Glad you joined the flock @Phyllis Lee ! Isn't the first time getting chickens exciting?! I love it!

I don't know how much advice I can give you on your decision to make about the coop but someone on here might be able to give you some good advice. But I can give you this link about training your dogs to get along with your chickens: https://www.backyardchickencoops.com.au/introducing-dogs-to-your-chickens
Have a wonderful time on BYC!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there Phyllis Lee, and welcome to Backyard chickens! You got a great and informative link there, if you need any advice or ideas on the coop, check out this link https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops. I hope you enjoy BYC as much as I have!

 

[redsoxs]

Hell from Kansas, Phyllis, and ! Glad you took the poultry plunge and joined our community! Good luck and best wishes!

 

[drumstick diva]

I like the idea of you having the coop in the front since there is already a pad. If you cover their run, it will keep critters out and keep chickens inside - a good deal all around.Plus a solid run cover offers some protection from the elements and some shade.

 

[Cynthia12]

WELCOME!!!!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello Phyllis, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Phyllis Lee]

I have been trying to figure out an inexpensive a\way to give them a cover for rain/snow, any ideas?

 

[18acres]

Just a normal coop should be good enough. There are lots of designs. I tend to throw in a extra bale of hay in the winter for extra insolation. Be sure the roof can withstand rain/snow. Add a cheap tarp if needed.

Good luck!