Planning in Cleveland

[clevetromba]

Hi everybody,

I have been a casual reader of this site for the past year or so, but have not actually started keeping chickens yet. After watching "Alaska The Last Frontier" on Discovery, I've decided to get serious about starting a flock. I have a garage full of salvaged lumber and now I need to get a coop design down on paper. I'm a little bewildered by all the options and considerations, and have limited placement options in my yard. I'm going straight for the "required reading" section and hope to figure out the basics so I'm ready to start building next Spring.

Mark

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your coop building project.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

There are some wonderful designs and plans in the Coops section. Also check out the Learning Center for more on housing, feeding, flock maintenance etc. Enjoy!

 

[drumstick diva]

Have confidence in yourself, chickens aren't picky, I'm sure they will love whatever you make for them.

 

[petrel]

What DSD said. So long as you observe a few basic rules, they will love it and flourish in it. Chickens aren't engineers or architectural critics.

Plenty of space, plenty of ventilation, ease of cleaning, and reduction of drafts seem to be some the most important things. Otherwise, just enjoy perusing the coops section.

 

[theoldchick]

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Hi, Mark, welcome to BYC. Good luck in establishing a flock.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!