We ordered a coop from TSC because we're not really in the design or construction know. We got word yesterday that they're going to be delivering it next Tuesday. I'm really excited about it, and my husband's just glad I'm not asking him to go to the hardware store to buy stuff, or that I want him to come up with something on his own.
We tried to stop by the feed store yesterday, but they were closing--I know I need to get some pine shavings for the floor, and I'm guessing some straw for the nest boxes, even though I know it might be a while before we can expect much nesting or eggs. I've been reading here on BYC about processes for keeping everything clean and dry, but I would never turn down advice from anyone on the basics I should have for my first steps into chicken-raising.
We tried to stop by the feed store yesterday, but they were closing--I know I need to get some pine shavings for the floor, and I'm guessing some straw for the nest boxes, even though I know it might be a while before we can expect much nesting or eggs. I've been reading here on BYC about processes for keeping everything clean and dry, but I would never turn down advice from anyone on the basics I should have for my first steps into chicken-raising.