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    Comment by 'ChunksHouse' in article 'Hot Weather Coops'

    would like to see pics. I am in NE FL and we have been researching the best way to build ours.
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    Coop size

    Thanks. I am thinking a hybrid coop may be the way to go. An enclosed building with good ventilation and an area just outside the building covered for shade. This would give the birds a choice and I can close up during a storm. I wanted to make a floor to ceiling closet in the coop for...
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    Comment by 'ChunksHouse' in article 'Hot Weather Coops'

    I saw some people use space heaters - but I don't think we should need that in Florida and it doesn't sound that safe to me if I have straw around. . I am in Florida Zone 8 and we do freeze around 32 and sometimes 28F so I worry about them getting cold.
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    Comment by 'ChunksHouse' in article 'Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!'

    Thanks for the article. Can you use normal windows at the top of the coop?
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    Comment by 'ChunksHouse' in article 'Hot Weather Coops'

    Hi I live in Florida! I like your design but what do you on days we have a freeze?
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    Coop size

    Hi, hope you don't mind me jumping in and asking you a question about your comment. For a regular coop, not a tractor what size per chicken would you recommend? Would overall a larger coop be better for flexibility in weather? I live in Florida. I plan to have two runs on each side of the...
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    New to Chickens - Need input on our set-up and suggestions

    Following thread - can you provide or point me to a thread on ventilation? I don't have chicks yet. I thought it best to learn as much as I could and build my own coop before getting them. Thanks
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    How to Efficiently Clean Poop

    Any other options for the vinyl floor? Just how would that hold up if you hose down. I am putting together ideas to build a coop for 12
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    Chicken Living Space Size

    fortunately we are in a dry area.
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    Chicken Living Space Size

    Thanks. Yes. looking into all possible solutions from too much sun to how cold zone 8B can get. We are moving to mid-state reducing our hurricane chances but are looking to cable the coop for that reason.
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    Chicken Living Space Size

    Hi. I am new to chickens - don't have them. We are planning the layout of our home and want to include them. I had some trouble finding this information so sorry if it has been asked a million times. We want to have chickens for eggs. maybe up to 12. I want to plan a space for the coop and a...
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    New to chickens

    Hi everyone! I am new to chickens. I don't have any chickens yet. I wanted to read more about them and hope next year to have about 6 -12 for egg production. I hope to learn a lot from reading everyone's posts. Would love to know about the pros and cons of coops. We will be designing and...
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    Hello "Chicken" World

    Hello, I just signed up for the BackYard Chicken and wanted to shout out about myself! I currently live in Jacksonville, Fl but I am actively seeking to move within an hour outside the city. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am new to chickens. I don't have...
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