Reviews by 3KillerBs

Great concept for bantam breeding pens and well-executed. Love the barnwood!

However, I can't rate it higher because the tiny gable vents in the sketches didn't materialize in the finished project and weren't big enough for adequate upper-level ventilation even in the design.

Wonderful construction details!

I can't rate it 5-star though because it's short on ventilation. Had the soffits been left open -- covered only with 1/2" hardware cloth -- and ridge and/or gable vents been included it would have been a solid 5-star.

This looks very promising, but the format of separate articles is awkward.

Looks like you're doing a good job of working with what you had when it didn't turn out to be what you thought it was.

More detail photos would be good -- the framing you made to solidify it would be useful to anyone who ends up with the same shed and the same problem.

Please keep the article updated with modifications as you make them.

Interesting conversion. Needs dimensions, more photos, and some explanation of how the different spaces shown work together.

You're right, it's hard to find plans for hot-climate coops.

I do not normally give a 5-star rating to a coop that doesn't have plans, but with your detailed materials list and excellent photos I think that's not an issue.

The adjustable curtains for weather control are an excellent feature and I like the fact that you listed your predators so that people wanting to copy it would understand when they would need to use a stronger wire.

I'm sorry, but you didn't really show how you made the modifications for the deep litter system. What did the original plans call for? What did you change? How is it working out in practice?

This is good general information, but needs plenty of photos and more nerdy details about the necessary hookups, etc.

Highly informative. A must-read for newbies.

Breezy, friendly tone is appealing but the information is superficial.

I suggest going into more depth about suitability for different climates and management systems. More photos would also be helpful.

In re: "Most common breeds of laying hens would be Leghorns and Isa Browns." A quick survey of 4, large, US hatcheries didn't turn up a single ISA Brown. Perhaps substituting "red sex link" would make the article more applicable to a wider geographical range?

Nice overview to help people plan their flocks.

Could be improved with photos of eggs from specific breeds mentioned.

Nice little playpen for use in a protected area on dry days during integration. Plans would have been helpful even if build photos were unavailable.

No illustrations and potentially dubious advice in recommending Gatorade instead of Save-A-Chick or other poultry-appropriate electrolyte.

Needs a lot more details with photos and illustration. A beginner would be left wondering how to actually implement these steps.

Good "quick tips" sort of general principles article but I'd like to see more hard info on space required, temperatures, etc.

Great summary of practical principles that could, I believe, be applied to any breed. The comparison pictures were quite valuable.

The intent is good, but sorely lacking in detail.

Fabulous injection of reality into romance.

An enjoyable read with personal experience illustrating the general principles.

Been there, done that, it works.

I like the way you analyzed your options and explained your choice.

Reviews by 3KillerBs

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The Chicken Garden Coop

Is there an ugly coop contest?

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Small Tropical Desert/Savanaha Coop

Simple Suburban Living Coop Modified for Deep little Method

Using Smart Technology For Your Chicken Coop

Top 15 Chicken Coop Mistakes

The Best Breed for Your Needs

So You Want A Colorful Egg Basket

Biddy Coop Home Made For Young Feathered Chicks Til Adding To Flock

Old Article

Raising day old chicks for beginners in steps

Raising Baby Chicks- Do’s and Dont’s

Breeding Modern Game Bantams By: Jeff Duguay, Ph.D.

Chicken Coop Ventilation

Broody Hens - Lessons Learned - Not All Rainbows and Unicorns

I think I have a cockerel. Now what do I do?

Training Chickens to "Coop" at Night

Reviews by 3KillerBs

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