Planning for chickens

[BrendaJune]

I'm new to this site and new to chickens. I don't have any yet but we have lots of room (20 acres) and lots of plans. We are looking at different coop designs, placement and cost. We have lots of coyote, racoon, sometimes mountain lion and bear so protection is a big concern. I would like the Fort Knox of chicken coops but that costs more than we want to spend. We live in the middle of nowhere in Nevada. No grocery store. No gas station. But two tractor dealers! I would really like to get Black Jersey Giants. I do not know how to cut and paste, much to my husbands chagrin, so I wrote a paragraph instead. I look forward to reading many informative articles here.

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings and welcome to BYC Brenda! So glad you joined us. Don't feel bad about not being able to cut and paste. There's an entire area devoted to coop design with thousands of pictures. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/coops.12/
The next coop I build will be a Woods style coop.

There's a wealth of info, knowledge and experience shared in the multitude of threads. Browse around and see what interesting stuff you can find. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Please make yourself at home!

Oh, if you haven't done so already, PLEASE put at least your general location in your profile. It could be very important if/when you ask for or offer help or advice. You know, climate issues and such. Old folks like me will never remember (Nevada) & look there first. To add it, mouse hover over Account top right and a drop down will appear. Click on Personal Details and scan down. You'll see the spot for Location. Then go to the bottom and save changes. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the site!

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to backyard Chickens!

Black Australorps look like Black Jersey Giants and are easier to find.

I love Australorps!

 

[SonoranChick]

HI and welcome!! We are so happy you're here I am with you on the whole Fort Knox thing...I think my coop has more locks and protection than my house lol. But I love my chooks, better to be safe than sorry!

 

[Duck Lover88]

Howdy Niceee to have you here

Enjoy your time here

 

[drumstick diva]

Please check out the predator threads for best advice on preventing predator attacks.

 

[AllenK RGV]

welcome to BYC and your future flock. Regarding Jersey Giants the Livestock Conservancy states "Will do better in cooler climates " in this guide. Best Wishes! I copied and pasted the following text from this site:

https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/chicken-chart

Pick-A-Chick!
Interested in raising chickens, but not sure which breed might be right for you?

Things to consider:

Geography: Consider geography when selecting a breed. In cooler areas of the country, consider raising heavier birds. In hotter areas, consider lighter weight birds. Some birds have been specially breed for cold climates. Consider these birds if you live in a cold-climate area.

Space: Where will you be raising these chickens? Do you have a lot of farm land for the animals to be raised on, or are you planning to raise them in your backyard? If you have a small space in which to raise the birds, choose breeds with a calmer temperament and avoid birds that are listed as active. Active birds will not be happy in close confinement.

Temperament: When choosing a breed, consider temperament. Some breeds are calmer than others. If raising chickens in a backyard or in the city, you may prefer a calmer breed.

 

[Plip]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you're here!

 

[ronott1]

welcome to BYC and your future flock. Regarding Jersey Giants the Livestock Conservancy states "Will do better in cooler climates " in this guide. Best Wishes! I copied and pasted the following text from this site:

https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/chicken-chart

Pick-A-Chick!
Interested in raising chickens, but not sure which breed might be right for you?

Things to consider:

Geography: Consider geography when selecting a breed. In cooler areas of the country, consider raising heavier birds. In hotter areas, consider lighter weight birds. Some birds have been specially breed for cold climates. Consider these birds if you live in a cold-climate area.

Space: Where will you be raising these chickens? Do you have a lot of farm land for the animals to be raised on, or are you planning to raise them in your backyard? If you have a small space in which to raise the birds, choose breeds with a calmer temperament and avoid birds that are listed as active. Active birds will not be happy in close confinement.

Temperament: When choosing a breed, consider temperament. Some breeds are calmer than others. If raising chickens in a backyard or in the city, you may prefer a calmer breed.

Australorps do well in the heat!

Another shameless plug LOL!

 

[RodNTN]