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    Automatic chicken doors?

    Following. I have large birds (brahmas) and no electricity in the middle of the property and also need an auto door.
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    Do I need structure-grade plywood?

    Thank you for the info!
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    Do I need structure-grade plywood?

    I'm looking at 3/8 plywood for the main walls of my coop, but when comparing I see a code "Struct 1" for each. One is rated as yes and the other is no. When I looked it up, it said that it's about whether or not it's for building structures such as homes. They didn't mention coops. I want a...
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    Nesting Box

    Thank you!
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    Nesting Box

    Oh thank you for mentioning the sun coming in! the length of the coop/run would be going North/South which means if I put windows on the East/West sides it would be bad. I guess the windows and vents will be in the front and back instead of the easterly or westerly sides... Hadn't thought of that!
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    Nesting Box

    Thank you. I wasn't sure if hens laid better with the box in a certain place (besides lower than their perches)
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    Nesting Box

    Should the nesting box be on the side or the back of the coop? (Does it matter?) Thank you!
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    San Diego!!!

    Hi! I just moved to Escondido! I don't have chickens yet. YET. =) This is exciting. In need of a coop, so I'm looking at my options. Nice to know there are other people on here from Esco!
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    Hello From San Diego County

    Hi all! I grew up with chickens and now, finally, I'll be keeping some for eggs. New to the whole doing the chicken thing by myself. Luckily, I know lots of people with chickens. Right now, I'm just looking into building a coop or buying one that's quality, but not an arm and a leg. I have the...
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