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SO we have our coop put together, a couple of post in place (Wood) and the gate installed. Next is going to be putting the t-post in at 6' intervals then attaching the chicken wire. The total area is going to be roughly 40'L X 25'-30'W X 5'T. Should the T-Post be moved closer together and should...

Cross with Brahma

Thank you for all the great information and a lot of it. I know that this hobby can be as they say "Going down the Rabbit Hole".

Thank you SilverBirds. I had purchased cedar without research ( have not used it ) with the theory of keeping unwanted bugs away. Learning lesson. I will Take it back and get pine. Thank you again.

Thank you TwoCrows for the response. Greatly appreciated. Why should we not use cedar ?

New to the group. Getting our first chicks within the next 45 days. Just a couple of questions and hopefully I am inundated with answers. What type of shavings should we use? Cedar, pine, fir small or large? For the first 4 weeks what are the biggest concerns and remedies for those brought up...