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    Can you build your own coop?

    The funnest part for building coops to me is using found objects. I have used a truck bed cover, and truck bed camper, a kids play house, pieces from and over cab camper and not to mention as much "found" lumber and supplies as possible. It is also fun because there are no rules. Have fun and be...
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    New chicken coop....

    My runs usually become very compacted. We add cut grass in the summer and sand in the winter (when the grass slows down).
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    Chain link run roof

    On the gaps, I have used 1X4's or 1X6's either "U" bolted in place or screwed with sheet metal screws to attach them. On the gate, attach to the stationary side with an overlap past the gate. On our runs we use chicken wire and various kinds of metal fencing (whatever we either have around or is...
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    Mr. Not so welcomed friend Kill or not?

    Obviously Jack2002003 has never been to Texas. It is not so much that we "let" our boys run around bare footed, as much as they just end up that way often times. As you can see in my avatar photo, I found this one day in my coop. Hey thought the baby chick cheeping sounded cool in his mouth. I...
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    Chickens I Want!

    I just got my wife blue orpingtons. This brings us to Buff Orpingtons, RIR, Bared Rocks, Amauricana, Serama, and African Geese (I know, they are not chickens). We keep them all seperated, so until i build another pen she can wish all she wants but she is fi nished for a while.
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    Mr. Not so welcomed friend Kill or not?

    The Tropix, I agree that at this point I can "most of the time" identify a poisonous snake. As mentioned, copperheads and rattle snakes are pretty easy. But I have seen water moccasin come in various shades of black down to very light. We actually love snakes, and I too take the time to teach...
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    Mr. Not so welcomed friend Kill or not?

    I live in Texas where every breed poisonous snake that is indigenous to the US resides. I have become pretty inept at identifying poisonous snakes. However, I will say that I find it reckless and irresponsible for anyone to encourage or recommend that an individual who is not extremely...
  8. My Tractor

    My Tractor

    "Picoty Palace" The "Green" tractor This was my motivation I had this old door lying around and figured I could do something with it. Then my inlaws brought over a bunch of 2X6's from where they changed out the stairs on their house. They live in an elevated home, with exterior stairs leading...
  9. Bigdaddy101s Chicken Incubator

    Bigdaddy101s Chicken Incubator

    "Picoty Palace" Buit my first 'bator', it held temp within 1' and is holding humidity. The box is built out of one sheet of plywood. It is 2'X2'X3'. Next I used 1" thick rigid foam insulation. I sealed the corner's wich "true" duct tape. This is the metal tape that HVAC installers use. I also...
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    what program to use for plans

    SketchUp is free
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    Who has the biggest coop?!?

    I started on the biggest coop in my yard for sure. The coop it self is going to be 12X24, with an additional 8X12 barn on the end. It will house 5 pens inside for breeding stock.
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    Dark Box for Roosters?

    I have some game birds that free rage outside my bathroom window. Every morning when i turn on the bathroom light he starts it up. And of course this gets all the penned roosters goin as well. It is great. I know all of their crows so it's like rol call for me each morning.
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    Coop & run picture test.

    I love it, keep up the good work....
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    GONE - Free Shed on Craigslist Houston GONE!!!!

    Man, must have missed it. Dadgumit
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    HELP- Need to hide my coop

    I am of the opinion that you follow the law of the land. Basically, you aggreed upon the rules when you chose to move into the community. The only ground that you may have is if you where there before the rule was issued. Chances are, if you have true deed restrictions they could possibly place...
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