Newbie in north east

[Chickenshoe]

We are picking up our desired 11 ladies this weekend, (mostly silverlaced Wyandottes) and Plymouth Rocks. Im building a 4x8 coop, its about 1/2 done,, its on 4- 4x4, 1/2 inch ply floor, gonna laminate it too, outside T11, roof--> ply with metal over that.. Im leaning towards insulating with cardboard (cheap and readily available) to give the coop that extra measure of protection for the brutal winters we have... gonna put up some OSB on the inside,,it's not ply like the T11 outer, think the girls will peck holes in the inner OSB?. gonna install two windows with screens and vents in the peaks.. looking forward to learning more....."chickenshoe"

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with the coop build!

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

We are currently running a "coop page" contest, if you're interested in showing us how you built your coop, check it out here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...2015-win-a-20-byc-store-gift-certificate/0_30

 

[Chickenshoe]

thanks.. build's going well... im guessing they will leave the inner wall board alone as long as its sold wall... Im most looking forward to sitting on my front porch watching them run around my property...oh, the eggs will be yummy too

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. There are a lot of friendly and knowledgeable members here.

Nice to have you join us!

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Hello

and Welcome to BYC!

Glad to have you join! Feel free to make yourself at home!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm glad you joined our community.

I hope the coop construction goes well!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the flock. Rule of thumb is 4-5 sq.feet per bird inside the coop, excluding roosts and nest boxes. Ten sq.feet per bird in the outdoor run. Enjoy your birds