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4/24/12 at 3:43pm
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This is my coop. i still have to paint it, and add a door to the bottom the coop. also a few latches. the coop is 4ft x 6ft x 4ft. i have .5 inch wire 2 ft off the ground. for easer clean up. the run is 6ft x 7ft. they will be allowed to run in a fenced in yard as well. i have 4 red sex links and 2 columbain rock cross chickens. they are around 5 to 6 week old. do i have room to add one more? my neighbor is going to give me a dominique. if i have room for it.

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a picture of my chickens

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post #2 of 4
4/24/12 at 3:48pm

i like your coop.  good looking.  don't know about the size.  someone else will have to help you w/that.

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post #3 of 4
4/24/12 at 3:48pm

Very nice !!!!! Do they go in those boxes ? I have never seen any one do that before.. the General rule of thumb is 4 square ' Per chicken. but If they are allowed to free range going from 6 to seven might be stretching it but probably do'ble ..

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 4
4/24/12 at 4:02pm
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they go in the boxes. they like to roost on them right now. funny birds. i guest that will change as they get older. i have pine shaving in them right now.

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