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[Bryant23]

We just moved to a more rural setting. We’ve always wanted chickens and we will probably be getting a few this year. We are in Minnesota, about 25 miles north of the Twin Cities. There’s an old animal pen on the property that we will be fixing up and converting to a coop. Top two concerns are probably predators and dealing with the cold so we will be preparing for that.

 

[Kessel23]

 

[CCUK]

Welcome to BYC!!
You have plenty of time to get your coop right before you put hens in it. Loads of predator proofing. You'll find a ton of ideas here in the articles section. Anything else just ask!

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

It is always nice to have something to make a coop out of. It save a lot of time and money

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Bryant Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Joeschooks]

Hi and welcome to BYC! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[Plip]

Welcome to BYC! Great to have you here!

 

[drumstick diva]

DO post on your state thread. Folks there can tell you what breeds handle the climate best and what type of coops they use. I think their personal experience would trump other information.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Bryant.. Welcome and Congratulations on your lifestyle change!

I 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.

I note you mention you are in Minnesota but if you include your general location on your profile, this will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

BYC has a Learning Centre and also Topic of the Week discussions which I have found to be a great resource, informative and sometimes entertaining; so definitely worth checking out. These might be of particular interest to you at this stage:
Topic of the Week - Getting Started, Keeping Chickens
Topic of the Week - Keeping the Flock Safe from Predators
Topic of the week - Winter chicken keeping

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock when they arrive, 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

Best wishes and good luck!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello and welcome to BYC!! It's so nice to have you join us.
Please make yourself at home.

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