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New Coop and Run - need evaluation and suggestions! started by AgentCheese (Yesterday at 5:03 am)	Looks nice! Today at 10:05 pm by Happy Houdan	8	151
What can Iplant in my run started by Nuttyfrom6kids (Today at 10:01 pm)	Was wondering if their are any shrubs I could plant in my run... Today at 10:01 pm by Nuttyfrom6kids	0	5
Cooping Chickens and Ducks Together.... please help! started by Chickiee (5/12/12 at 11:20am) 1 2 3	I would not return drakes in with your hens no matter what... Today at 8:48 pm by blondiebee181	21	2,500
I need help with my Purina plan coop design please! started by mountainlover (4/30/13 at 10:38am) 1 2 3	Here's some pics of how my coop is looking now! This is only... Today at 8:44 pm by mountainlover	21	353
What can I plant to vine up my run? started by RynBrax (Today at 3:57 pm)	A vine would work great lol. Agree with 3KillerBs all depends... Today at 8:39 pm by Ga Boy	5	59
I just want "vent" for a second! started by nbenevento (5/16/13 at 5:57am) 1 2	I built a wall to split my shed in half and found a dog kennel... Today at 8:31 pm by duckman14	14	296
FREE chicken coop plan (nice one too) on the Purina Mills Website started by SewingDiva (10/11/08 at 11:50am) 1 2 3…28	Here is my hen house 8X8 and it was all free Today at 8:26 pm by Ga Boy	279	248,381
Alternative (old school) bacteria killers. Has anyone tried one to clean the coop? started by Kernel Cluck (Yesterday at 4:20 pm)	http://naturalchickenkeeping.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.htmlRecipes Today at 7:55 pm by sanmar4chickens	3	39
Another Newb gets under way... started by MrTattoohead (5/12/13 at 7:11pm)	So here's stage two. Coop frame embiggened and strengthenated.... Today at 7:44 pm by MrTattoohead	6	113
First Coop started by auburnchickens (4/6/13 at 6:51pm)	Finished last weekend! Wire went up pretty easily, and got... Today at 7:38 pm by auburnchickens	9	331
Where to place coop? started by dixichix (Today at 7:17 pm)	One article I read said shade would stop egg production....but... Today at 7:29 pm by dixichix	2	15
Final touches...chicks approve! started by hilari221 (Today at 4:47 pm)	Very nice! Did you use sand for the litter? I can't tell for... Today at 7:26 pm by joan1708	3	66
Will this work for coop? Link included! started by OhioClucker (Today at 7:14 pm)	hardware cloth is generally considered to be a better option... Today at 7:19 pm by joan1708	1	16
coop sliding door, auto latching? started by rlephoto (Today at 12:12 pm)	Well the chicks moved into the new coop tonight and the 75... Today at 6:54 pm by rlephoto	3	45
New to Chickens, New to Coops started by GoldenHickory (Today at 8:07 am) 1 2	Holy Cow!! I'd LOVE to have 5k to spend! Go up to the... Today at 6:11 pm by nikki1	10	115
Show me your hatch latch! started by Maligator (Yesterday at 9:21 am)	I have this same hardware with a padlock to latch it. After... Today at 6:08 pm by nikki1	6	125
Repurposed 8ft satellite dish... started by cjhixon (Today at 5:46 pm)	That is wonderful. Love it. Today at 6:04 pm by jorey	1	34
The Hoochie Shack is finally finished started by jeslyn1976 (Today at 4:55 pm)	I have 6 chicks, 1 rabbit, 1 turtle and 2 cats. I wish I could... Today at 5:44 pm by jeslyn1976	2	57
The Beginning of our Chicken Coop...Suggestions anyone?? started by The Huntress (Today at 3:47 pm)	Great start so far! I just need to get to the "starting... Today at 5:23 pm by HangingLoos	1	43
My small coop plans (blueprints, materials list) - How large should the entry/exit be & the nest... started by jimmywalt (4/4/13 at 11:27am) 1 2 3 4 5	That looks awesome! Today at 5:20 pm by allsummedup	47	1,885
Can we build nest boxes off the run, not the coop? started by HalcyonFlorida (Today at 4:14 pm)	I have an exterior nest box near the entrance of my run. It... Today at 5:00 pm by keirys	1	23
DIY make your own original nesting boxes! What do yours look like? Post your pics here! started by Farming Frenzy (4/19/13 at 5:37am) 1 2	ANytbody have a good nesting box idea for hens and their... Today at 4:27 pm by Farming Frenzy	18	615
Roost for variety of chickens (big and small) started by Star Flock (Yesterday at 12:30 pm)	Go with 8x8...saves on material waste ;-) Yes, you can... Today at 4:06 pm by aart	3	64
Poll: Official BYC Poll - How Many Square Feet Per Chicken? started by Nifty-Chicken (3/4/12 at 6:29pm) 1 2 3…16	8.11 Sq Ft. per chicken. I think that is quite liveable... Today at 4:01 pm by Mr MKK FARMS	157	15,575
WHAT KIND OF INSULATION DO YOU USE FOR A CHICKEN COOP? started by Fawn and Fam (Today at 10:30 am)	Actually THIS is what I used for insulation between studs and... Today at 3:51 pm by saellis	3	53
New Backyard Chicken Coop Constructed started by chickencoopr (5/9/13 at 6:44am)	My first day build on the project!!! Today at 3:24 pm by chickencoopr	6	154
Dumpster Diving coop with pics. started by Ga Boy (3/30/13 at 7:47am) 1 2 3…11	Just got a pair of Blue Laced Red wyandotte!! Have been... Today at 3:12 pm by Ga Boy	101	4,311
Uncovered Chicken Run Height? started by wesley m (Today at 2:18 pm)	I would cover it, my girls have there wings clipped and can go... Today at 2:49 pm by graciesmum	1	35
Will my chickens tear up my backyard? started by MizzPeabodyIV (5/16/13 at 12:48pm)	people always say there will be dirt patches and there are... Today at 2:38 pm by farmer boy	7	130
Is Blackjack 57 safe? started by tarutgers (4/7/13 at 8:33am) 1 2 3	I was very impressed with the BJ57, Jack. The hardest part was... Today at 1:46 pm by MoonShadows	28	550
DIY Thread - Let's see your "Inventions". started by Eznet2u (2/23/12 at 8:33am) 1 2 3…66	I like that one. Today at 1:17 pm by truckguy	655	114,197
Chickens sleep (and poop) in nesting boxes, won't roost started by boomdiddyah (1/21/13 at 10:14pm) 1 2	Which is higher -- the nest box or the perch? Are there... Today at 1:11 pm by debid	13	453
Help with Coop Design started by jpruett86 (Yesterday at 6:02 pm) 1 2	We are also building our first coup similar to yours. It get... Today at 1:10 pm by sanmar4chickens	15	174
building new coop4 by 4 off ground. how high should I put roosting pole started by dstump54 (Today at 8:29 am)	4 New Hampshire reds and 4 Aracaunas. Excuse the spelling. Today at 12:53 pm by dstump54	4	45
lighting in coop started by jmoran (Today at 12:40 pm)	i just got done building my chicken coop...i do not have... Today at 12:40 pm by jmoran	0	21
Changed nesting boxes started by jgarreth (5/15/13 at 6:33pm)	This was my guess as well. It is funny to see them try to turn... Today at 12:16 pm by truckguy	7	130
Any dangers with using sand? started by flockoffour (5/7/13 at 7:26pm) 1 2	sorry for not mentioning it. Its for sifting poop out of the... Today at 12:10 pm by truckguy	12	222
4 Hen "Stable" (as my wife calls it)... Work In Process started by acemario (Today at 11:05 am)	yeah, about four... The run is about 22 sq. ft and the coop... Today at 12:02 pm by acemario	2	24
ADOR1 Automatic Coop Door? started by LaurenLauren2007 (1/29/13 at 10:21pm) 1 2 3…16	Many of you have asked for more installation info. I posted... Today at 11:42 am by AdorStore	152	5,917
New Coop being Built at MoonShadows Farm started by MoonShadows (4/14/13 at 1:08pm) 1 2	Got a coat of Blackjack57 down on the floor earlier this week.... Today at 11:42 am by MoonShadows	11	346
Straw or pine shavings in coop? started by mommy of two (5/11/13 at 10:41am) 1 2 3 4 5	I read an article online about using sand.. I plan on making... Today at 11:05 am by Katcynth	46	1,397
To floor or not to floor started by RJSchaefer (Yesterday at 8:17 pm)	I'm not really sure how we're going to move it. The Man just... Today at 9:56 am by RJSchaefer	4	53
What floor covering should I use for my coop? started by Pia78 (5/15/13 at 6:10am)	Ok, it is pine shavings that I have. But my maintenance guy... Today at 9:46 am by Pia78	2	71
Sand price??? started by hilari221 (5/16/13 at 1:46pm)	It's from a quarry. It's a pretty fine sand. When the guy... Today at 8:16 am by hilari221	4	64
CEDAR concerns for chicken tractor started by Troutbum67 (Today at 5:51 am)	Cedar wood is great for building!! Lightweight, strong, and... Today at 7:07 am by 4 the Birds	2	29
Input needed.... run advice started by hthompson (Yesterday at 7:48 pm)	1/2" x 1/2" is small enough mesh, and cheaper too I think than... Today at 4:12 am by aart	2	49
DIY chicken tractor plans and instructions started by loveourbirds (5/12/13 at 11:23pm) 1 2 3	screw or nail another 2x2 or 2x4 (your choice from above) over... Yesterday at 11:50 pm by loveourbirds	23	358
Don't laugh :P My chickens are very happy and it will get better started by StephieSky (Yesterday at 9:08 pm)	Thanks :) The dog house is only so they have someplace to go... Yesterday at 10:57 pm by StephieSky	2	77
Advice needed about predators & chicken coops started by bls5049 (5/15/13 at 8:13pm) 1 2	awww thats sad :( yeah, its crazy, although it hasnt cost us... Yesterday at 10:42 pm by bls5049	11	154
I need bedding? started by rhodeislandred1 (5/14/13 at 3:18pm)	Well, true. Hod would I clean sand then? Yesterday at 10:01 pm by rhodeislandred1	4	92

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