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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
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  5. 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...
  6. 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...
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  7. 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.
  8. 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?
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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?
  15. B

    Waterproof inside coop?

    Curious what I should use to waterproof inside coop walls? I have put down vynil flooring to waterproof the floor but unsure what to use for the walls?
  16. O

    Help us choose a coop and run!

    We are starting our backyard flock this year with 7 chicks. We live on 1.6 acres of fairly flat land, probably half that in the backyard. We only have neighbors on our left, but they let their dogs out and they often come visit my backyard. I also have two dogs that will either love protecting...
  17. Friendthechicken

    Manna Pro Door Sensor Error

    Hi all, We have had the Manna Pro automatic door opener for a few years now, typically works great. We had a few nights of below freezing and a stuck door. We got it up once manually, replaced the batteries and now it’s stuck down and reading “Sensor Error - Contact Seller.” I did that but...
  18. Randysflock119

    Omlet Eglu Coop - How to Keep it Warm in Winter??

    Hi everyone, This past spring I had some issues with predator attacks on my old chicken coop. My parents were kind enough to gift me the Omlet Eglu and a large Omlet walk-in run. Getting it set up was quite the endeavor but it's been worth it for the predator-resistance. Nothing has been able...
  19. H

    Tips for getting a chicken to sleep in the coop?

    So I went out of town and while I was away, a chicken showed up and lived independently for a few days, perching 5 feet up in the trees every night even though it's below freezing. When I came back I started moving her from her perch and putting her in the coop with the other chickens to sleep...
  20. J

    Replacing the roof. Too much ventilation for 4'X4' coop?

    My coop for seven hens consists of two parts with different heights. The lower part, which contains nesting bins, measures 4' x 6', and the higher part, with perches, measures 4' x 4'. Both sections are 3' high, but the perch area is elevated on legs. The 4' x 4' section, used for sleeping...
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