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4/16/12 at 6:38pm

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Rehabbed a dog house that I got off of Craigslist. The Silkies seem to be pretty happy with it and it passed inspection with one of the barn cats, Chops.

Meet the "Mini Coop'R":

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4/16/12 at 6:43pm

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Wow we rehabbed a dog house too but it looks nowhere near as fancy and cushy as that! I love it!

~lenore~

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4/16/12 at 7:26pm

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Thats very nice great job!

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4/19/12 at 12:45pm

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What are the dimensions? I have 2 silkies and 2 cochin bantams (along with some other larger breeds). I was thinking about building the silkies and cochin bantams a separate coop from the larger breeds. They are all still small right now but will be needing their coop(s) before we know it!!! Also, how many silkies is that a home to?

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4/21/12 at 1:03pm

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Dimensions are 4.5' long x 3' wide by 3' tall at the tallest point. It's home to only 3 Silkies (2 hens and a roo).

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4/21/12 at 6:10pm

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This is darling! And the awning is a great idea...must be some happy Silkies making their home in there

Lovin' Life to the FULLEST! I adore my little Silkies and Showgirls! 2 rescue swans, a tribe of guineas and numerous other rescued critters, including my Livestock Guardian, Tony Llama...YES! I live on a farm! Praising God daily!