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  1. GrubsUp

    Reinvent the wheel!?

    The farm we own was the first automated chicken farm this side of the Mississippi. In fact much of the original system is still intact in the Spring house. I am trying to decide if we should use the old chicken house again. (2 foot thick stone walls) I’d need to remake the coop area and run...
  2. True Patriot

    Build bigger coop?

    I'm planning on building a new coop. My question is, I'm going to be starting small 3-4 chickens. But I plan on expanding my flock in the future over say 3 years, to about 12. Would it be better to go ahead and build the bigger size? The winters here are mild and not a problem. The summer is hot...
  3. KHBaker

    Coop Advice!

    Hi everyone! With the horrible storms that TN is supposed to have tonight and into the rest of the week, I decided to move our small flock from their coop into the barn (horse stall). When we bought our coop, we were less educated than we are now, and are worried about it's stability (currently...
  4. GracieJ

    Can someone help me pick a coop/kennel house for my ducks please

    Hello there, I need help on picking a house for my call ducks out of the following pictures - I have one of those minds that will search for houses for ages and then still not be able to pick one. Okay I have two ducks, hoping to have ducklings mid-March, hopefully 4-6. This house will be...
    • GracieJ
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    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Ducks
  5. RiverSong717

    Weird design on egg?

    I was in my chicken coop today and I was surprised to find a very odd design on one of the eggs! I’m not sure if it’s just a fluke or something else caused it. If you think you know, please tell me!
  6. Mainebarn

    Brian's Coop

    I’m new to the forum, but eager to show off my coop because I think it came out nice. My design was certainly inspired by the popular “Wichita” style. If you’re interested, I’ve included a link that summarizes my coop build:
  7. SGL70

    Insulated Coop

    Next year I will get 5 chickens and I hope to have a finished coop to greet them. I am planning for an insulated coop as winter can be a bit on the cold side. So with time on my hands, I set out to draw a design using SketchUp. (It has been a bit of a learning curve). The coop is to be 8 x 4...
  8. HeritageButcherBlock.com

    POD Based Poultry Yard

    POD - Market Birds by HeritageButcherBlock.com posted Aug 30, 2017 at 10:35 PMPOD - Market Birds by HeritageButcherBlock.com posted Aug 30, 2017 at 10:35 PMPOD - Market Birds by HeritageButcherBlock.com posted Aug 30, 2017 at 10:35 PMPOD - Market Birds by HeritageButcherBlock.com posted Aug 30...
  9. venymae

    Do you think my nesting boxes need a landing bar?

    These are my boxes. They are about 18-24" about the floor. The girls dont like them :( I have heavy breeds (buff orpington) and they will be getting curtains this weekend. Should they have a landing bar like the one shown in the drawing below? Thanks!
  10. The Final Decision

    The Final Decision

    Our family has had an interest in owning chickens for quite some time. It has been difficult making the final decision because owning animals requires a lot of energy, time, and dedication. My career precluded adding more responsibilities to an already busy schedule that involved work, travel...
    • Honukane
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    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Medium Coops
  11. Fanci Feathers Marans

    Coop Advice Wanted

    Please ignore junk, and yes, the roof is burgundy. That's another story. Hi, everyone. I have a coop on the works. Any ideas on how to increase the curb appeal to a chicken owner? It is 4x7 free-range house on skids. It has a vermaculite floor (which is almost like really durable...
  12. chrisinloslocos

    Coop roof

    We have an open top coop that will have the roosting area covered in the winter. There is a roof or clear cover over the open top to block rain and wild animal waste from falling into the coup area. Do you think that this is ok? We live in Southern California.
  13. BYCforlife

    June 2017 Coop Contest!

    This contest ends exactly 30 days from now. (Thursday, June 15 - Sunday, July 15) Please post a picture of your home made chicken coop! ----------------- Example: Name: Coop for 20 chickens Size: 15x10 feet Remade or Home made? (Home made) (PICTURE) ---------------------- And the prize...
  14. shsesc

    EMT Run Design Questions

    Has anyone used EMT Electrical conduit for a run frame? I'm on a budget and will soon be walling in our prefab coop/run into a coop only, raising it off the ground and building a separate run. I had seen PVC used, but I was wondering if EMT would be stronger and more durable in the long run...
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