Newbie Intro

[fuzzi]

Welcome to BYC!

There's a ton of information here, but you probably already realized that.

I came here looking for coop information, too. I was going to buy one, or build one from pallets, but finally chose a hoop coop design as I'm in my 60s, arthritic, and not very handy. I did one almost all by myself in just over a month of weekends and occasionally after I got home from work.

Here's a bunch of threads on hoop coops: https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...st&c[child_nodes]=1&c[nodes][0]=9&o=relevance

Here's a link to how I built my hoop coop:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fuzzis-chicken-journal.1550586/post-26670993

 

[BlackGirlByTheSea]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Have you considered modifying a shed into a coop instead of buying a prefab?

Hi there--I have considered this, but I'd have to do it myself, most likely, and until my arm is better, Im not sure how much I'd be able to make mods. I'll look into it a bit more before purchasing the prefab, though. Thanks!

 

[BlackGirlByTheSea]

May I suggest (when you feel better) that you convert a shed. It is relatively easy. You just have to make a hardware cloth apron for the coop, roosting bars, and increase ventilation

That actually doesn't sound too difficult at all. Another thing I found appealing about the prefab was pest-resistance and low maintenance when it comes to winterizing. I'm in Massachusetts on the coast, and it can be quite windy and cold in the beginning of the year. I'll look into some shed conversion plans and an affordable shed. Thanks!

 

[BlackGirlByTheSea]

Welcome to BYC!

There's a ton of information here, but you probably already realized that.

I came here looking for coop information, too. I was going to buy one, or build one from pallets, but finally chose a hoop coop design as I'm in my 60s, arthritic, and not very handy. I did one almost all by myself in just over a month of weekends and occasionally after I got home from work.

Here's a bunch of threads on hoop coops: https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...st&c[child_nodes]=1&c[nodes][0]=9&o=relevance

Thank you! I'll definitely check these out!

 

[BlackGirlByTheSea]

Welcome to BYC!

There's a ton of information here, but you probably already realized that.

I came here looking for coop information, too. I was going to buy one, or build one from pallets, but finally chose a hoop coop design as I'm in my 60s, arthritic, and not very handy. I did one almost all by myself in just over a month of weekends and occasionally after I got home from work.

Here's a bunch of threads on hoop coops: https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...st&c[child_nodes]=1&c[nodes][0]=9&o=relevance

Thank you for all the links. It looks like a little chicken Quonset hut. I think this might be doable! Thanks again!

 

[fuzzi]

Thank you for all the links. It looks like a little chicken Quonset hut. I think this might be doable! Thanks again!

You're welcome.

If you want to see my build, including all its warts, check out my journal thread.

This link will take you to the key posts about what I did:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fuzzis-chicken-journal.1550586/post-26670993