Virgin Backyard chicken enthusiast

[q5485]

Hi
I am considering raising chickens in my backyard for 2 purposes (a) to teach my young boys (ages 8 & 9) about responsibility and taking care of chickens (b) get wholesome eggs that we can consume
I don't have a coop, but am considering building one. What would be the most economical way of making one?
I have a big backyard.
I know I have to do a lot of required reading on this website, but I thought I would introduce myself and what I am trying to do.
I live in Rancho palos verdes.
If you have any suggestions for a feed store near my area (for buying chickens and for feed), please do let me know.

Any other suggestion would be sincerely appreciated.

thanks
Kash

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

There is a big and very helpful coops section that you would likely enjoy

 

[Kevin565]

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Look around the Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance section for ideas. Quite a few peeps here built their coops with recycled materials, don't get much cheaper than that!

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Hello Kash,

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, q5485, and

! Happy you joined us and it is great you are getting into chickens. I concur with sumi's advice! Good luck to you!

 

[liz9910]

from California!

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.