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    First Winter in Maryland covered run should it be wrapped in winter?

    Ah. Very good points. Thank you.
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    First Winter in Maryland covered run should it be wrapped in winter?

    I use wheat straw bales, but that's because that's what I can get. I don't know if there are types of straw you shouldn't use. :idunnoCan anyone else comment on this, please?
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    First Winter in Maryland covered run should it be wrapped in winter?

    Good idea! They do a great job of blocking the wind. They're also something that the chickens can get up on, peck at, and eventually, pull them apart and scratch around in the pile. If the bales are still fairly solid by the time the temps warm up, cut one of the strings and let the go to town...
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    First Winter in Maryland covered run should it be wrapped in winter?

    I wrap my run like this: West (prevailing wind) side up to the roof. North (next most prevailing wind) side up about 4 feet, then open to the peak. The south side is mostly covered by the coop, but I cover the bits that aren't up about 2 feet. The east side is next to the garage, and I won't...
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