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post #1 of 25
2/25/12 at 2:53pm
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I have built my coop it is 6x5 with 6 foot high ceiling inside so I can stand it there to clean.  I build 4 nesting boxes and was wondering if 4 was enough for 6-7 chickens the outside run isnt finished yet but it goes under the coop which is raised and the entire thing has a roof over it.  I will post pics as soon as I am allowed !

thanks for advice 

forum is great I have learned a lot already!

Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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post #2 of 25
2/25/12 at 3:59pm

welcome-byc.gif

 

Usually one nesting box will take care of four chickens so you have plenty.  Now you just need more chickens!

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post #3 of 25
2/25/12 at 7:25pm

You have more than enough nest boxes.  Enjoy!

My BYC Page  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mikecnorthwests-chicken-coop

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My BYC Page  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mikecnorthwests-chicken-coop

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post #4 of 25
2/25/12 at 7:26pm

Congratulations, you are now ready for more chickens.

These aren't your Grandfather's chickens.

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These aren't your Grandfather's chickens.

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post #5 of 25
2/26/12 at 4:17am
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Yeah I want to get some chicks this week so I can have eggs before christmas!ep.gif

Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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post #6 of 25
2/26/12 at 4:19am
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Ok nesting boxes check!  The next question is roosting bars.  I like the idea of putting chicken wire under neath it to keep them out of the poop and doing sand or pine have figured that out yet.  How much room do then need on them ?? 

Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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post #7 of 25
2/26/12 at 4:37am

I assume you want to put your roosting bars in the coop, it's according to where your boxes are to how much room you will have. The chicken will cram together anyway, once you get pictures up it will be easier to understand what you are working with. You can always use several bars staggered at different heights.

Lots and lots of chickens and still want more

 

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Lots and lots of chickens and still want more

 

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post #8 of 25
2/26/12 at 4:40am
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I assume you want to put your roosting bars in the coop, it's according to where your boxes are to how much room you will have. The chicken will cram together anyway, once you get pictures up it will be easier to understand what you are working with. You can always use several bars staggered at different heights.



I am uploading the coop build pics now it not complete so I can make changes ! suggestions are very welcome

Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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post #9 of 25
2/26/12 at 8:32am

You can see how I did my roost bars in the pics at my BYC page.  Just 2x4's with rounded edges set in some wooden brackets I tacked to the walls.  

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mikecnorthwests-chicken-coop

My BYC Page  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mikecnorthwests-chicken-coop

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My BYC Page  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mikecnorthwests-chicken-coop

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post #10 of 25
2/26/12 at 4:05pm
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IMG_20120226_101156.jpgHere is the coop so far still a work in progress guess I need to remove the lowest roost bar as its too low IMG_20120226_144228.jpgIMG_20120226_140125.jpg

Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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Who knew this would be come an addiction!  I currently have 13 hens and 1 large light brahma rooster. We also have somelittle ones but as I have learned here they don't count.  I have started building coops to Sell.  I have come up with a company name Olde Tyme Coops hopefully it works out!

 

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