- Sep 30, 2007
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OK I have decided that I want some chickens, mainly for the eggs. McMurray has some good deals on the baby chick orders if I order now. We start getting pretty cold in early November and I am not sure the chicks will be able to stay warm enough in the coop we are building at this age. I can keep them in the house but that's 25 chicks + or - for 4 months. Will the smell run DH and I away? or will they survive outside with a little help? I have been reading about chicken care for several years and DH has wanted a few for 2x as long. I woke up this morning and decided it was time, but, its almost winter. Any advice is welcome as to my options.
The finished coop will be 10x10 and an enclosed run. This can be made smaller quite easily while they are still small. The 10x10 can also grow to 10x16 if it needs to without much trouble.
For the colder winter months I can place a small heater/heat light in our unattached garage and make an enclosure for them but this is not ideal and would be a PITA.
I never plan things by seasons of when they should happen, but rather by the whims of my mind LOL. My mind says its chicken season NOW.
Andi
The finished coop will be 10x10 and an enclosed run. This can be made smaller quite easily while they are still small. The 10x10 can also grow to 10x16 if it needs to without much trouble.
For the colder winter months I can place a small heater/heat light in our unattached garage and make an enclosure for them but this is not ideal and would be a PITA.
I never plan things by seasons of when they should happen, but rather by the whims of my mind LOL. My mind says its chicken season NOW.
Andi