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[BitterrootGayle]

My husband and I live on 1 Acre in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana. We are older but active. We have gardened for years and would like to have about 3-4 laying hens. We plan to build an insulated chicken coop with attached run next to the garden. I like Rhode Island Reds and I'm sure we can keep them happy and safe while enjoying their eggs and personalities.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Please visit the Coop and Article pages and search on 'insulating coop'. You will find that the vast majority of us in snow country do not insulate as a very well ventilated coop designed to prevent drafts on roosted birds serves the flock very well. I know @Meg-in-MT does not insulate or supplement heat and has a healthy happy flock.

 

[Ted_Harrell]

Welcome home to BYC, RIRs would be an excellent choice...

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined us.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Hei 20]

My husband and I live on 1 Acre in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana. We are older but active. We have gardened for years and would like to have about 3-4 laying hens. We plan to build an insulated chicken coop with attached run next to the garden. I like Rhode Island Reds and I'm sure we can keep them happy and safe while enjoying their eggs and personalities.

 

[N F C]

Hello, best of luck with all your plans!

 

[Chookchicken]

Welcome to BYC! The community of chicken people