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We have 9 2mo old chickens in a 6x7x7 coop (which is built inside a large out building.) They are heated by one 125w lamp. I want to let the poor guys out in the run, which we were doing anytime it was 50f and above.
It hasn't reached 50f in a week now (Ohio), but I am...
We have 9 8wk old chicks that are big and fat and acting like they are trying to find nesting places in groups.
The coop is 6'x8' with a door to a 9'x15' run.
Plan to build 3 16"x16"x16" nesting boxes today.
1: How high off the floor should they be?
2: are 3 of these enough for 9 hens...
So just 8days ago we got chicks at the store. They have taken to the coop very well, and I now notice they are going to the plexiglass where a run will be and looking out at times.
East-Central Ohio: 50/30 temps right now. Considering I get the run built in the next week, how soon can I let...
Ok, so the chicks are in and comfy! So now it's onto a run :D
9 chicks in a 1930's 200hen coop. The old run is no more, would like some insight into a new design. Am thinking a wood floor for cleaning, and covered of course. Here are some pics of what we're working with.
I am thinking a...
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After reading some on humidity and frostbite due to lack of ventilation in the coop, can someone tell me if we will be ok? 16hrs till we transfer them out to the coop in east-central Ohio.
Building is a 20x40' coop with the new coop being in a corner and 5x7'. Ceiling in...
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Having just gotten 3 baby chicks at Royal King 5days ago, and not having a clue to the details of this....
In the pictures below, how high off the floor should 2 125w heat lamps be???
Details:
This is a coop renovation we did today in a 150hen coop my wife's great...