New to Chickens

[dpierce72]

Overwhelmed is the best way to describe things.

Decided I wanted 5-6 chickens for the backyard (urban neighborhood), began searching plans, and became paralyzed by all the options...

Where do I begin? I'm thinking tractor so I can move it around. I also like the PVC idea for frame, but for the life of me can't get beyond the first step due to paralysis by analysis!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Even if you use a tractor, it is a good idea to have a permanant structure, as you may at times want to confine your birds, and coops can be made much more predator-proof than a tractor. Spend some time surfing in the small coops section, and something will likely attract you.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[dpierce72]

Thanks for the tip - I actually like the permanent idea better just thought tractor would be best. Glad to hear your opinion. I'll try the small coup section!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Don't project too much (that's my job). Regardless of how you start, there will be modifications that you eventually desire. Have fun - don't stress.

 

[drumstick diva]

I would think chickens like to fly some(even just back and forth from one end of the run to another - so I would guess being in a tractor is annoying. They pretty much have to be bent over picking at the ground all the time. No room to stand up tall or roost on a higher level. Plus tractors are fairly easy for a good sized predator to just flip them on their side.

 

[dpierce72]

Okay guys - I've been convinced against the tractor the more you've said and the more I've read...