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post #11 of 913
1/18/12 at 5:20pm

How many chickens can you house in your coop?

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post #12 of 913
1/18/12 at 7:06pm
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How many chickens can you house in your coop?


 

Coop is 10x10 and I have about 40 birds in it (some are bantams). They have free access to the run and the other coop so most are only in their to sleep and lay eggs. I would say 40 is the upper end of comfort, for us anyway. I find that humidity is challenging at that number so I have to leave all three windows open, we also have a ridge vent installed. I am still considering adding a few more vents above the back window but I think I'm ok for now.

 

They do make this coop in larger sizes if you need bigger.

 

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Considering poop boards? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621363/poop-board-convert-warning-graphic-gross-poop-pictures

 

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A sharp tongue sometimes cuts its own throat

 

 

Considering poop boards? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621363/poop-board-convert-warning-graphic-gross-poop-pictures

 

My Egg Swap Page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/spoiled-chickens-swaps

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post #13 of 913
1/18/12 at 7:22pm

What color is the inside? Almond? LOVE IT ALL!

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post #14 of 913
1/18/12 at 7:34pm

where can you buy sweet PDZ at? would the local feed store or Tractor supply store have it? (And I agree with the others - you have a cool coop!)

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3 young Silkies, 1 Brittany bird dog, 1 Chihuahua mix, a ferrel kitty and me!

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post #15 of 913
1/18/12 at 7:35pm

How often do you have to change out the Sweet PDZ? Or do you change it out at all?

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post #16 of 913
1/18/12 at 7:44pm

Thank you for posting all this wonderful info. I have been debating for weeks which coop/shed to buy/build and just couldn't make a decision. I LOVE yours! love.gif I can't believe I missed that site in my searches. I hope you don't mind if I copy it! I have been wanting to put a poop board under my existing roosts for a while. My current set-up (repurposed greenhouses) is all temporary until we get the permanent coop built, but the roosts are portable, so I can put the poop board under it now. Thanks for the nudge!
 

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I got to know where you got that shed kit from.  I am in love!  They are so quaint and cute!


Thanks I love it too love.gif
 

It is made by The Little Cottage Company in Ohio (Amish made). Go to cottagekits.com and look for the round roof chicken coop kit.

 

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Each child is unique and will develop in his own way and time. Be patient, flexible and encouraging. Always lead; don't push. Most of all, remember that children truly are a GIFT from God. - author unknown

 

 


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post #17 of 913
1/18/12 at 7:46pm

love.gif Love your coop & the poop board & PDZ, and the whole idea you have there.    You have ultra kewl setup!  Thank you for sharing this.

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Extremely tollerent DH of 51 yrs ~ Cochin Bantam, Mille Fleur & Porclain D'uccle chickens, 

Call ducks ~neutered Feline "rodent eradicators" ~  neutered "Canine pillow fluffers
NPIP Certified Hatchery & Blood Tester

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post #18 of 913
1/18/12 at 8:42pm
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Thanks guys big_smile.png

 

My chickens live right outside my back door so I need something that looks nice next to the house (and smell free wink.png)

 

 

joan1708- You can get Sweet PDZ at your local farm store, here on Long Island (NY) it would be Agway. Maybe you have a Tractor Supply? It is a pretty common product so should be easy to find.

 

 

Tnchickennewbie- You never have to change out the PDZ. When it starts getting a little low I just add another bag. It really does last a LONG time. It has the same consistency as flour so it lightly coats the poops with "flour". They sell it in 40# bags. I originally brought a bag of it to try and freshen up my sand (that stunk), it then occurred to me that this stuff would be great to use as "kitty litter" on a poop board wee.gif

 

 

Trish

A sharp tongue sometimes cuts its own throat

 

 

Considering poop boards? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621363/poop-board-convert-warning-graphic-gross-poop-pictures

 

My Egg Swap Page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/spoiled-chickens-swaps

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A sharp tongue sometimes cuts its own throat

 

 

Considering poop boards? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/621363/poop-board-convert-warning-graphic-gross-poop-pictures

 

My Egg Swap Page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/spoiled-chickens-swaps

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post #19 of 913
1/19/12 at 7:11am

Very good idea. I will check to see if any of our local farm stores carry sweet PDZ. I am also loving that coop. Thanks for sharing this info with us. I know what I will be doing this weekend.

" I don't own chickens. They own me."
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post #20 of 913
1/19/12 at 7:35am

Great idea!

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