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    My chicks are sleeping OUTSIDE the coop.

    I bought the pullets a month ago
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    My chicks are sleeping OUTSIDE the coop.

    That is a good question. Mine have been in the coop/run for a week now. It was getting cold and is supposed to be in the 40s this weekend. I have not seen them up in the coop at all...worried that either they can't get up ramp to coop or they are not aware that it is warmer in the coop with...
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    What predators are known for digging under coops?

    I live in the Midwest. I'm curious as to what animals, besides dogs, are known for digging under coops to get at the chickens? Opossums? Racoons? Thanks!
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    Predators in privacy fenced yard

    Ok. Thanks. I'm thinking that allowing them out in backyard during day will work well.
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    Predators in privacy fenced yard

    Also forgot to add, they will free range supervised and there will be a roof on my tractor or coop, so I am not so concerned with hawks.
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    Predators in privacy fenced yard

    I am trying to figure out what type of coop to build for my 4 pullets. I have a fenced in backyard (privacy) and I think I should mainly be concerned with night time predators such as possums and racoons. Should i be concerned about predators being able to dig under a chicken tractor if im...
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    Just purchased chicks !

    Thanks for the welcome. It's crazy, my little girls are already showing some feather growth in just three days!
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    Coop/tractor combo

    That makes sense...I was worried that a tractor might be easier for raccoon or possum to get under?
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    Coop/tractor combo

    I have been researching coop design quite extensively over the past few weeks. Just bought four chicks on Saturday and I am going to start building housing soon. I have a smaller backyard and was throwing around the idea of a stationary coop with a moveable run/ chicken tractor I could rotate...
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    Just purchased chicks !

    Excited to grow these little dudes into some egg layers! -Jeremy
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