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    Chicken Run Ideas, would love to see your pics!

    here is what i did. since this was taken i've installed windows with lexan and hardware cloth behind. 24" of hardwarde cloth all around the perimeter of the run and several other upgrades. the residents are very happy...i've not had one complaint. [/img]
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    I'm pretty sure there isn't enough ventilation.

    Don't want to hijack the post or answer a question with a question but I'm still new at this. What does ventilation have to do with frostbite? Cut a hole in the siding and install soffit vents? they make several different sizes. 1.5", 2" diameter and larger, screen built in to stop...
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    Why are so many coop designs elevated?

    in my case it's a function of convenience. the way i'm set up i have the coop about 30" off the ground with just the front edge inside the run. I have two large doors in the back that open out. Wheelbarrow will fit underneath and I just drag out the unwanted stuff and haul it away. Since...
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    Plexiglass to make a double pane window...warm enough?

    since the seal between the glass and the plexiglass will not be completely airtight most likely it will fog up when it's cold outside and warm air from inside the coop infiltrates the space. that's not a big deal if you want this just for light but if you want to be able to see in there it will...
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    liquid repellant

    Quote: I know what you are saying. My dog counts as a family member too. Since she roams the entire property I've seen some of the bad boys around but they don't come right in close. I've never had any shrubbery eaten by deer in 10 years and most of my neighbors have. We'll see what...
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    liquid repellant

    Hi All, New to the forum and I've been spending some time reading some interesting posts on all kinds of topics. My coop and run are almost done and I'm hoping to find chickens before the spring comes. I've been spending time reading about predators. Boy are they resourceful and relentless...
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