These pens I use all year long I put 1 rooster with 3 hen depending on what breed they are its just a pen with a dog house in them but the non cold hardy breeds in the winter I wrap a tarp around there pens but this is what I use all year its cheap and easy and the birds are fine and healthy 
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This is what I use all year long
Note to self - if we settle in a "mild winter" climate when hubby is out of the Marines - don't go this crazy about the coop again! Thanks for posting!
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