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post #21 of 23

12/10/11 at 2:47pm

ChickensAreSweet
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The north wall will get moldy, so paint it something that will hide the mold for as long as possible.

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12/10/11 at 6:20pm

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Mossy green or a natural brown stain (I would recommend staining it-I think it will look better that way).

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12/10/11 at 6:59pm

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I like coops that either match the house or are a fun color scheme.

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