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    Moving indoor chickens outside?

    Hello, we recently got our first chickens (three sussex pullets - not quite laying yet), and we are going to get 2 silkies as well. I just spoke with someone who would like to sell me 2 silkie hens, and they're about a year old. They were kept inside all last winter, and were kept outside over...
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    Modifying the "Minimalist" coop

    Wow, thanks everybody for the advice. That link about temperature vs. ventilation was really good. I think I've seen something about that somewhere, but there's so much information to remember that I'd forgotten about it. I think I'll keep with the original design, but use a shingled roof. I...
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    Modifying the "Minimalist" coop

    Hi Everyone! First time poster here, we'll see how it goes! I live in West Michigan (an hour north of Grand Rapids). We've decided to get chickens as both a fun learning experience for our three kids, and a source of healthy, natural eggs. We plan to get 4 hens- one silkie spicifically for...
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