New to BYC with a new coop

[CoopArchitect]

Hey BYCers,

After countless research hours and a few classes I'm getting close to finding some ladies to occupy the shack.

Thanks to all that post here for making the decision to get chickens an easy one. It is a confidence boost to have so much quality information in one place.

I asked my kids if I could recycle their seldom used play structure for a new coop. It was a go from there. I built a few of these for customers and neighbors before tackling my own.
The only items purchased for this entire build were... Fasteners / Hardware($30.00), a used window ($7.50) and hardware cloth ($48.00). Everything else I had, was extra from jobs, found or recycled from the play structure.
Took about a week to build, set in place, paint and landscape.

We are working on an Arduino based climate control system that will also actuate the door and winter lighting. Another will use wifi to allow the whole family to watch them and allow me to monitor their environment.

I need to build the run door, waterer and a feeder first.

Thanks again.

 

[iwiw60]

WOW! You did a bang-up job for sure! How many chickens do you plan on having? What breed are you going to raise? Welcome aboard!!

 

[CoopArchitect]

Looking to get four total. That is the max we are allowed.
They just passed the ordinance last year that would allow residents to keep chickens.
I know people with Buff Orpingtons that rave about them. I guess I'm leaning that way.

And Thank You..

 

[iwiw60]

You're very wise to hold your total capacity down to just 4 with the size coop you have. Especially since you're planning on a large breed of hen such as Orpingtons. Myself, I have 4 Black Australorps, also a large breed....best of luck to you in your new venture!!