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    How can I get my girls to stop roosting on top of coop at night

    I’ll snap some pix tomorrow. We changed over the run and coop. Thanks all
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    How can I get my girls to stop roosting on top of coop at night

    Every night instead of going In the coop they go on top of the coop, is there anything I can put on the roof to get them to stop going up there?
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    Introducing new chicks

    Totally makes sense. The sooner I get them out into gen pop the better for everyone lol Totally
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    Introducing new chicks

    Great!! I haven’t had the light on them for a few days but I was worried since it’s warm in the room they are in
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    Introducing new chicks

    even for my little girls that still are fuzzy? Sorry I should of been more clear on my question Even for
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    What else should I add to my DIY coop

    Just wanted to circle back and say thank you! I changed out the wire and learned just because it says galvanized it’s not the same!!!
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    Introducing new chicks

    I went through the search and found various opinions so wanted to ask for specific to my situation. New to chickens, we have a self made coop and run made out of old child’s play house and swing set. Our girls are doing great varying in ages 5-7 weeks. There are 7 of them. We acquired 3 more...
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    What else should I add to my DIY coop

    So this is what I need? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Acorn-International-2-ft-x-100-ft-16-Guage-Galvanized-Welded-Wire-WW162444/309411833
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    What else should I add to my DIY coop

    I’ll add my location, thanks! The package I bought said galvanized but i realized its 1” not 1/2, I’ll replace it for sure. Yes there will be a run. The entire floor space is about 5x5 and we have 6 4week old chicks. We will be “upgrading” end of September to a larger coop (concerting a shed...
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    What else should I add to my DIY coop

    I used the hardware cloth, im going to swap out the plastic bin for a kitty litter box. I added a bar for the roosting bar. I’ll work on making something to close that gap! Good tip.
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    What else should I add to my DIY coop

    Thanks to some great other posts I had the idea to convert this kids playhouse into a coop! What more do I need?
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    New York City?

    Westchester here <3 Trying to repurpose an old play house for my coop what are you using?
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Hi! I am in NY too! Glad to hear the chicks can get through our NY winters <3
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    I am in Westchester too!!!
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    Newbie here

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Brand New! We got our chicks 7/12 (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 7 (3) What breeds do you have? 3 I believe (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Bug control, eggs, my kids being a part of...
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