Hi there! So I finally decided to create an account and become a legit member after secretly spying on this site and stealing some great information over the past couple years to help me raise my first mini flock.
I was a florist for 20 years, lived by myself in a tiny cabin in the country and owned horses for several years, but gave all that up to finally get married, buy a house and move to the suburbs. I’m currently a stay-at-home Mom to a 6 year old daughter and Keeper of the husband, house, garden, 2 dogs and 3 chickens.
We live in an average neighborhood, our house sits on a fairly small lot, about 7000 square feet. In spring of 2016 three fluffy chicks came home and a beautiful pre-fab coop was displayed in our beautiful landscaped backyard… but there was no way I could keep my chickens “cooped up” all day in such a small space so of course they had to free range.
After the first year, that coop was promptly moved to the enclosed side yard where destruction could be contained (yeah, I wonder how many of those pretty coops in immaculate backyards I’ve seen on Pinterst are still in service). I had to build this new gate so I could still see my girls from the backyard and they wouldn't be totally secluded. They still visit the back and front yards, but only while supervised!
Their new main space is limited to about 350 SF and it’s become apparent that building a larger and better coop is absolutely necessary. A whole makeover is in the works.
I dream of living in the country again, but for now my life is really happy even if just a bit cramped. I’ve learned a lot so far but also still have lots of questions so I’m looking forward to actually participating in this online community.
I was a florist for 20 years, lived by myself in a tiny cabin in the country and owned horses for several years, but gave all that up to finally get married, buy a house and move to the suburbs. I’m currently a stay-at-home Mom to a 6 year old daughter and Keeper of the husband, house, garden, 2 dogs and 3 chickens.
We live in an average neighborhood, our house sits on a fairly small lot, about 7000 square feet. In spring of 2016 three fluffy chicks came home and a beautiful pre-fab coop was displayed in our beautiful landscaped backyard… but there was no way I could keep my chickens “cooped up” all day in such a small space so of course they had to free range.
After the first year, that coop was promptly moved to the enclosed side yard where destruction could be contained (yeah, I wonder how many of those pretty coops in immaculate backyards I’ve seen on Pinterst are still in service). I had to build this new gate so I could still see my girls from the backyard and they wouldn't be totally secluded. They still visit the back and front yards, but only while supervised!
Their new main space is limited to about 350 SF and it’s become apparent that building a larger and better coop is absolutely necessary. A whole makeover is in the works.
I dream of living in the country again, but for now my life is really happy even if just a bit cramped. I’ve learned a lot so far but also still have lots of questions so I’m looking forward to actually participating in this online community.
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