tinman1968

[tinman1968]

Hello all! I am trying to get as much advice as possible in advance. My husband and I are going to build a hen house and pen. Any advice that you wish you had known prior to building??

 

[Kiki]

Hello all! I am trying to get as much advice as possible in advance. My husband and I are going to build a hen house and pen. Any advice that you wish you had known prior to building??

Welcome to the BYC family.
Make sure you build it big enough to walk into.
No less than four square feet per bird.

 

[N F C]

Hello, it's nice to have you here with us! The number one tip I wish I'd known was to make the coop larger.

 

[Coupdeusa]

Welcome to BYC! I wish that I had made it easier to get into...I like to spend time with the girls and help them rake the grass around, but it's really dumb the way I've done things.... time was an issue, so... don't judge me. Lol

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Walk-in, TONS of ventilation (at least 1 sq ft per bird of permanently open ventilation), poop boards, 4 sq ft per bird, 1 linear foot of roost space per bird, build on high ground and divert water away from the coop, build in the shade if possible.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Make the coop far bigger than you think you will ever need.

 

[Sally PB]

Let me also say, build it bigger than you think you need. Lots bigger. Nobody has ever said, "Gee, I wish I'd made my coop smaller."

And be able to stand up in your coop. Your back, and maybe your forehead and scalp will thank you.

Look at lots of coops. Read lots of articles and threads about coops.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy