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    Can you help me identify?

    Yes, I'll get pictures of each one's face this weekend!
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    Almost done with my first coop

    ahhh! I'll do 18-24". I wasn't planning on digging it down. I'll bring it out farther and then line it with the blocks. I also thought about getting hog panels and cutting them down to where they are large spikes and install those to help hold the netting down. I want to do everything I can...
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    Can you help me identify?

    I was told all 4 are hens. I’m brand new to this. March 20th they were tiny chicks I could fit on the palm of my hand. Here they are today. I’m trying to learn how to identify the sex. Tractor supply said they are all hens. I’ve recently learned that’s not always correct. (They were fed after...
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    Almost done with my first coop

    Almost done with my first coop build. The coop is 8x8. 5.5’ walls. The run is a total of 24’ long by 8’ wide. 6’ tall. They will get to go under the coop too. I’ll probably install some sort of black netting on top of the chicken run to help with shade. Or end up building a metal roof over the...
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    My first coop build!

    It will definitely be going some inches to the left and right before I get it done lol.
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    My first coop build!

    I grew up on my grandpas farm. He had chickens, turkeys, rabbits, hogs, cows, pheasants, quail, and horses. I’ve always wanted chickens. Unfortunately I moved into town 15 years ago and they didn’t allow chickens. They just passed an ordinance to allow 4 hens. I started my first coop build...
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    New coop build

    Awesome build! I’m starting to build my first chicken coop. I’m going with a 8x8 base as well. My walls will be 7’ tall. The run will be 8’ wide by about 24’ long and 7’ tall. Can you take some close ups of your nesting boxes? I’m still unsure how I’m going to build mine.
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