Should I?

[HowIsItDone]

Hi everyone.

I couldn't have chickens where I used to live, and now I can, and I want to have chickens, and now I'm terrified to have chickens, so I am planning to do it anyway.

I need a coop and run, a brooder with side doors (because I want my chicks to feel safe with me as they grow), and I'm nowhere close to started on any of it, so I will learn, and think and read.

So far, I've got nothing.
Starting from "scratch".

Glad to be here. Your advice is gold.

 

[Birdinhand]

Welcome! Starting with “scratch” is a perfect way to begin feeding your interest in chickens!

This is a safe place to admit where your at and ask for perspective and tips!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! We're happy to have you join us!

If you need help with your coop building, check out our Chicken Coops Articles for hours of ideas and tips.

 

[N F C]

Hi, questions are always welcome here. Take a look at some of the articles in the Learning Center, especially the ones under the "Getting Started" heading: Getting Started Raising Chickens

 

[Happy_Hen]

Hello and welcome!!

 

[Jenbirdee]

welcome to byc! terrified yet planning to do it!— exactly how i feel about letting my goose brood her eggs!!! im glad you joined us here there are many like minded people who love poultry ( and waterfowl! and peafowl! and…. more!! )

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

This is definitely the place to be when you keep poultry! Definitely do some reading in our Learning Center and if you still have questions, be sure to ask.

Welcome to our community!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!!

You are certainly in the best place on the planet to learn about chickens and everything that goes with them! Read up on some articles and if you have questions, feel free to post them! We have tons of experienced and helpful folks here!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

a brooder with side doors (because I want my chicks to feel safe with me as they grow)

Welcome to BYC!

I want to have chickens, and now I'm terrified to have chickens, so I am planning to do it anyway.

That's my two favorite reason to do anything.. because I want to and it terrifies me!

So far, I've got nothing.
Starting from "scratch".

Fun pun. Stuff is just stuff and supplies are important but I can tell from your post.. you've got something already.. where it counts!

a brooder with side doors (because I want my chicks to feel safe with me as they grow),

I already have wire dog kennels on hand (in larger sizes).. but they have been excellent brooders with only minor modifications.. and raised to table height is also a helpful addition to the use of front/side (not top) opening doors.

Not all advice is gold, but the freedom of access to consider it and find out what might work best in YOUR environment is, or can be.

Happy adventures!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!