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    Different prefab coop on Defender run?

    I've heard that retrofitting a shed can be messy and ventilation is tricky. I'd be all for it, but as I said above, we don't have much spare time to work on a new build right now. If it were just minor additions/adjustments we might be able to swing it.
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    Different prefab coop on Defender run?

    The only reason I prefer prefab is that we've got two very small children and precious little time to build or retrofit anything at the moment. Also, as I forgot to mention, we already have a smaller run and coop within the bigger run, and our new 5 chickens have 'adopted' that for sleep rather...
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    Different prefab coop on Defender run?

    I should have clarified, the 56 inches wide x 72 inches tall is also the dimension of the opening to the run where we would be putting a new coop. I can see us possibly closing the gate to close off groups if needed, but we actually also have a smaller enclosed run and coop inside the big one...
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    Different prefab coop on Defender run?

    This might be a long shot, but here we go.. I currently use a Producer's Pride Defender coop with attached run (roughly 10 foot x 10 foot). We built an 11 foot x 35 foot run extension, so our chickens have a good amount of outdoor space they have year-round access to. The coop is showing its...
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    5-6 week old olive egger and Ameraucana chicks - gender check please!

    Only 4, at least!
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    5-6 week old olive egger and Ameraucana chicks - gender check please!

    I was wondering too. For reference, #3 is a sibling of #5, and a different breed than the other 3. I'm hoping that accounts for the larger comb. In person, #5's legs are about twice as thick as #3's and the comb is much larger and redder. My last hatch (which included their father) was 5 years...
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    5-6 week old olive egger and Ameraucana chicks - gender check please!

    Thanks - I figured as much. I care not! I will be a little sad if they all turn out to be boys, though.
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    5-6 week old olive egger and Ameraucana chicks - gender check please!

    Updated photos! They are now 7-8 weeks old. #4 (from above photo) #2 #3 #1 #5 and #2 I'm convinced roo for #5. Reddening comb, thick legs (not pictured). Jury's still out on the others.
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    5-6 week old olive egger and Ameraucana chicks - gender check please!

    I know this photo is far from ideal! I'll try and get some better ones soon. From left - #1, 2 and 4 are 6 week old feed store Ameraucanas, brought home as babies. They claim "90% hen" but we know how that goes. #3 and #5 are 5 week old Jersey Giant/olive egger hatched at home. I'm fairly...
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    Getting started in the redwoods!

    Hello! I recently moved out to the redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains (CA Bay Area) and I'm in the process of getting ready to build a coop and take some chicks home. I've had chickens before - 3 hens in a suburban backyard coop. My biggest concern is predator-proofing the coop, and dealing...
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