I am so new to chickens I haven't even started YET!
My name is Aaron Michelle, married, mom of two kids, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 rabbit. I own happy tails pet parlor and work from home grooming dogs...
I have loved animals my whole life and I hope to have a small flock by next summer. I am dedicating this summer to research, preparation, and convincing my husband that I and our 2 kids NEED a small flock of hens!! The goats will come later! LOL!
At this time I am collecting pallets and planning a coop in the back section of our .995 acre lot. There was a cruddy old playhouse that a previous owner had built for her little girl. I kept asking my Husband to get rid of it.
....Well, I went out there today to check it out and once the rotted roof and a few rotted board were removed it is a perfect start to my pallet coop. it even has a "window" which I will make into the chickens ramp to their outside run.
I have contacted a local hardware supply store and have permission to come weekly and collect whatever pallets they have available.
I have alot to learn but can't wait to start!
My name is Aaron Michelle, married, mom of two kids, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 rabbit. I own happy tails pet parlor and work from home grooming dogs...
I have loved animals my whole life and I hope to have a small flock by next summer. I am dedicating this summer to research, preparation, and convincing my husband that I and our 2 kids NEED a small flock of hens!! The goats will come later! LOL!
At this time I am collecting pallets and planning a coop in the back section of our .995 acre lot. There was a cruddy old playhouse that a previous owner had built for her little girl. I kept asking my Husband to get rid of it.
....Well, I went out there today to check it out and once the rotted roof and a few rotted board were removed it is a perfect start to my pallet coop. it even has a "window" which I will make into the chickens ramp to their outside run.
I have contacted a local hardware supply store and have permission to come weekly and collect whatever pallets they have available.
I have alot to learn but can't wait to start!
from Ohio. So glad you joined. You've come to the right place to learn. 
!!! Good luck, I know you'll enjoy your chicks once your husband allows them
There was an old chicken coop in ours, but it was falling apart and had no useable nest boxes. We managed to turn that into a nice spacey area, just goes to show what can be done. Good luck! Enjoy the site. 
