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post #1 of 6
4/22/12 at 7:11pm
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I was wondering how I can at little to no cost convert this coop I got for chickens to hold 6-7 Rhode Island Reds.. It was a gift and figured it would be easy to convert. I don't NOT want to use it just make it bigger to hold 6-7 RR's? Any help is greatly appreciated..

http://www.tractorsupply.com/ware-manufacturing-heavy-duty-chick-n-hutch-2-4-chicken-capacity-2100173

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Michael Hornung Jr

http://www.luckyscustomscrolling.com/

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post #2 of 6
4/22/12 at 7:14pm

I doubt it. They say this is for 2-4 chickens. I've seen one in person and it is pretty flimsy.

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post #3 of 6
4/22/12 at 7:18pm

What about doubeling the run and putting another "like house on the other side ?

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #4 of 6
4/22/12 at 7:18pm
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I was thinking of finding a old dog house to attach to the back of it. Good Idea or not?

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post #5 of 6
4/22/12 at 8:36pm

What are the dimensions of the existing coop? Existing run? I wonder if you might be happy with adding a large dog house. Will you free range the birds? By the way, I'm a newbie, too.

Suburban dweller aiming for greater self sufficiency, better nutrition and humane food.

 

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Suburban dweller aiming for greater self sufficiency, better nutrition and humane food.

 

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post #6 of 6
4/23/12 at 10:59am
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The house is:

Product Width: 42-1/2 in.
Product Length: 28 in.
Product Height: 39 in.

 

The run is:

Product Width: 40 in.
Product Length: 60 in.
Product Height: 36 in.

 

I will let them out for about a hour or 2 every night when they get bigger.. I appreciate all the help everyone..

 

 

Michael from Indy

http://www.luckyscustomscrolling.com/

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