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My husband & I had contemplated getting chickens for a long time. Then our friend had a Brodrock from her first flock that was a huge bully, her name is Loretta. We decided to take Loretta and then about a month later getting two Wyandott's 4 months. So now even though the little coop will work for the three of them, they are my little ladies, my pets, my babies and I want to build them a palace they can enjoy. I want to do this using pallets and other finds and spending as little money as possible.
 
Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new flock. This search may be helpful, for your planned coop - https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/11910860/?q=pallet+coops&t=ams_article&o=date

And taking into consideration factors mentioned in this link will also be a good idea -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-much-room-do-chickens-need

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. 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.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie
 
G’Day from down under Dar Woodhurst :frow Welcome!

Another affordable option is hoop coops.

I do 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.

Your girls are adorable! If you would like to share more pictures and stories, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out ;)
 
It's easy to find playthings for chickens. They like to peck at or scratch in a bale of hay or straw. Building roosts is easy with wood sawhorses or planks, just make sure everything is smooth as possible, and chickens do like a broader perch, not like a cage bird. Our chicks have a piece of drain tile to run through in their tractor, and crates stacked and secured to make a condo for them to jump up on. Apple or cabbage or cob of corn secured with a string makes fun to watch chicken volleyball. I know someone locally who makes chicken "bunkers" (shelters from sun and predators) out of old Christmas trees, stumps, shrubs, and the like.
 

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