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Use the pallet wood and make coop from that, some people have made some really really nice pallet coops. Heck, even just un-altered...

I added about 4" deep of ~1" rock over my anti-dig skirt and it was kicked around almost immediately by the chickens once they got...

I cant find the pics but I saw someone 3d print a button cover, that basically just made it recessed. To replicate that for near free...

I'm not quite sure how you are planning to use the mending plates - were you just going to sandwich the HC between those and the wood...

For the money, I think it's hard to beat what Run Chicken offers. I'd likely get the newer solar version though even though no issues...

Good point, to consider the material sizes when planning the coop dimension. In this case, I assumed the 7.5 feet was the interior...

Yes, it is frustrating. Either you have to cut some of the framing pieces, or you have to get extra material for the outside. Either...

You never know, it's easily overlooked if you don't have experience building stuff. If you built the framing like mentioned, it's...

Just a comment on the dimensions mentioned -- if you're going the DIY route, I'd base dimensions off common lumber dimensions. This...

Aside from being undersized, I'm pretty sure you won't get ducks to climb that ladder to go inside an elevated coop. They'll also need...

I have a large coop & covered run plus a 8' x 5' x 3' cage I use for overflow, currently holding bachelors. I hatch at least once a year...

I spent yesterday picking up the cages (~200km round trip) and setting it up once I got home (very keen to get 6 & 9 month cockerels...

It's such a small area I'd consider using solid roof that will last considerably longer than a tarp - such as corrugated roof that...

I'd say it's a personal decision based on what you're trying to do, budget, space, etc. Many people say they'd likely integrate...

What is the nature of the septic dispersal area? Is it an absorption trench, a evaporative/transpiration trench or a sub surface...