coop

  1. Fizzel15

    Are they ready to move to their coop?

    Hi everyone! I'm new to the chicken community, and I'd like to get your opinion. I have two Cinnamon Queens and one Salmon Faverolle that are 5 weeks old. The daytime temperatures are expected to range from the high 50s to 80s, with the lowest around 40 degrees. Is it safe to move them to...
  2. C

    Dog sneaking into the coop

    We have a Labrador who we’ve caught sneaking into the coop to steal eggs. The girls free range during the day and are locked up at night. During the day, we’ve caught the dog sneaking into the coop to chomp the eggs. How can we allow access to the nest boxes for the hens but keep the ever hungry...
  3. J

    Free Chicken coop - Gurnee, IL

    I have a chicken coop with space for 4 hens that would like a new owner.
  4. Birds4Eli

    Cages Vs. Tractors Vs. Large enclosed on the ground for quail

    Hello! This has been a very heated topic in my experience. Cages or grass? I am in the middle of building a quail tractor for my birds, because that is what I think is the best option. I have had my quail in cages since I have had quail, because I read that they were much healthier. I disagree...
  5. Y

    Simple & Cheap Coop for 6 Chickens in Northern PA?

    Hello all. I got 6 chicks (for egg purposes) a couple of days ago. I figured a couple of weeks would be enough time to get a coop setup, but after hours and hours of searching, I'm still just not sure what to go with. I want to do it as cheaply as possible because I don't have the money to spend...
  6. A

    Building My First Ever Coop and Run

    I'm going to start this thread off by copying some of my last few posts over here from my thread about the ordinance changes in my city. Just to get my thoughts from there over to here where I believe they fit much better.
  7. ameraucana 25

    when can I get my chicks out to their coop?

    my chicks are almost 6 weeks old and the low temps are 35 degrees during the night and 70 during the day I have this coop https://www.omlet.us/eglu-pro-chicken-coop/ when Is the soonest I could get them outside? They are cold hardy breeds consisting of Rhode Island reds, ameraucanas, silver...
  8. H

    Renovation of Old Shed for a New Coop

    After a couple of years of thought, we are ready to start raising chickens. Initially we were going to either buy a premade coop or build our own. Then the thought came to mind: Why not explore renovating this existing shed on our property to serve the purpose? Structurally, it is very solid...
  9. S

    Bones of a Coop

    Before I list the other details, what is everyone’s suggestion on making a coop structurally sound for wind as the main environmental factor. When talking about bones of the coop, let’s not set off the warning bells but I am talking structure lol. I have just put the posts in this weekend and...
  10. An instant and affordable quail aviary option?: Using pop-up mattress mosquito netting to house quail.

    An instant and affordable quail aviary option?: Using pop-up mattress mosquito netting to house quail.

    After officially owning coturnix quail for a year and in our fourth generation of birds, I really wanted a large, group housing option that gave the birds more room and a more natural feel, as well as the ability to do deep litter management for the bedding, but not being a handyman or having...
    • Susan Skylark
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  11. C

    Chicken Palace

    Heyo again! 👋 First time chicken lady making new posts less than a minute after joining here! Hoping to get some info, ideas and be told how unreasonable I am! The business: I have bought a prefab coop (below) for my first flock of chickens, and I am going to Frankenstein it until it fits my...
  12. M

    Quail coops near cedar chip mulch landscaping

    We have 2 quail coops we built that are 4 feet off the ground. We had intentions to landscape under and around the coops. Can I use cedar mulch chips on the ground (not in the coop) under the coops? Or will ANY exposure to cedar cause issues? We are newbies just learning the ropes. I understand...
    • Mptron
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    • cedar coop landscape quail
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    • Forum: Quail
  13. matheny00

    First Coop Started Finally

    Well, it has started. My wife and I decided to get chickens we started out with four then we heard this thing called chicken math and it's true my wife is now at 10 chickens. We got the slab poured last week.
  14. B

    Is this to big 8x7

    Hello, I have 8 birds now and may go to 10 in the future my county max. I was wondering if this coop would be too big its 8x7 and I can get it for 800 bucks. Any issues going this big with a smaller flock?
  15. volunbri25

    Soon to be Rooster Parents!

    Hi everyone, My fiancé and I will be receiving 3 cockerels as Emotional Support Animals. For a few months they were kept in a coop with their father, hens, and 2 ducks. For the last month they have been kept in their own coop without any complications. So, I am here as a new parent of...
  16. TheRealTimShady

    Shed Conversion, Advice Helpful

    Alright, long story short, i was gonna build a shed but we moved and i have acquired one with our new house that the previous owner used as a coop. It ain't pretty but honestly I don't think chickens care that much. obviously some repairs and patches will be made to the doors and hole on the...
  17. C

    Chickens Won't Return to the Coop at Night

    Update: Thank you all for the assistance. A little light was installed and that was just what was needed for them. Hi everyone, Hope I can get some much needed help on this. We have ten English buff orpington chickens and two coops. One was gifted to us, and one - much larger than the gifted...
  18. G

    Looking for run addition ideas.

    m seeking designs for a secure and spacious chicken run using T-Post, hardware mesh, and hawk netting to provide my girls with ample space to move around while they're confined to their 8x10 coop all day. What are some creative and functional ideas for maximizing space and safety? I have about...
  19. R

    What Shed to get for Converting to a Coop?

    Hello All, I am currently building a coop for myself, however a friend of mine is looking to get a shed to convert to a coop. Since he doesn’t have as much time to start from nothing. He rather have a starting frame and to build off of it and renovate. Does anyone have a recommendation or a...
  20. H

    Baby chick coop size?

    Hi i am raising a single baby chick it’s coop is a size of a cardboard box filled with water, I’m planning to upgrade it when it becomes a chicken to a plastic box that holds a lot of calendars, but for the mean time can the cardboard box be used be as a coop?
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