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    design question, coop at top of slope or at bottom of slope?

    Thanks for your response. Ive got site picked out and now I have orientation of coop decided. My plan is to have about 6 hens and I think a 4x6 coop will work. I plan on getting foundation started soon. I plan on using cinder blocks. Will have to do some digging to get coop area level. Do I ned...
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    design question, coop at top of slope or at bottom of slope?

    with help from here ive decided on site, now should coop be at bottom of slope or at top of slope?should run go uphill or downhill? and what is best sand to use? thanks!
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    coop on slope

    Thanks everyone, great input.
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    coop on slope

    I have 2 areas to build coop, both are on slope. One is just above our raised bed vegetable garden and one is in rear of yard near a heavily wooded area. First, any problems putting coop 15 - 20 feet from veggies? Which would be best location? Also what problems come up having run on slope...
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    wood shavings/sawdust question?

    Thanks for info, would it be better to use the sawdust in the nest boxes? Possibly with pine needles or straw on top of it.
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    wood shavings/sawdust question?

    I have accumulated a nice pile of sawdust from woodworking, was wondering if it would be good to use for chicks before putting them into coop. Wood is cherry, walnut, oak, ash and pine. Any dangers here? Thanks.
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