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  1. biophiliac

    CALLING ALL CHICKEN COOP GURUS

    Here's a short thread on deep litter and coop bedding - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1166837/litter-for-coop-vs-run#post_18363933 to give you a better idea.
  2. biophiliac

    CALLING ALL CHICKEN COOP GURUS

    I used pine shavings inside the coop and deep litter method https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/70/deep-litter-method/2230 in the run. Place a 6 -8" barrier at the bottom of the people door to prevent shavings from being kicked out into the run. Start collecting leaves, pine straw, etc for...
  3. biophiliac

    CALLING ALL CHICKEN COOP GURUS

    Yes I think you can, sorry I dk what tool to suggest for cutting that. Once you figure that out it would be nice to add another window for natural light inside. When weather is bad I keep some food inside the coop and they need to see to eat. You may want to have some more ventilation up high...
  4. biophiliac

    CALLING ALL CHICKEN COOP GURUS

    In Wisconsin temps many degree below zero my birds were very happy without insulation. A dry place to roost out of direct drafts but with good ventilation is key. You should be fine. The material of your shed sounds interesting, nicer than metal, and plastic resin probably wouldn't harbor those...
  5. biophiliac

    CALLING ALL CHICKEN COOP GURUS

    What material is the shed made of? ...not wood? If you give your general location you will get advice appropriate to your climate. Buying a ready made shed and fitting out the interior for your chicks is a much better idea than the pre-fab coop kits. You are correct - adding lots of...
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