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    43 chickens and a dream

    So...I ordered 32 chickens. Then my parents had my 5&6 yo that really wanted ducks and I ended up with 2 ducks and 11 more chickens. It’s fine possibly... We have all the lumber to build something great. I’m think to separate coops they can freely go into. The ducks are a PIA everything is wet...
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    Building Chicken Coop inside a barn

    They don’t need an inside box/coop with the option of being outside the coop when the temperature can get below 0? I want to make it so clean up is the most efficient right from the start. The barn is not heated and can be drafty. We are going to put a tarp up that leads to the older areas of...
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    Building Chicken Coop inside a barn

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    Building Chicken Coop inside a barn

    I am going to look through the replies right now. Then I will answer the questions. My goal is to have the best layout for the chickens so they can thrive and be happy. They are my pets and the eggs are a bonus. My husband can build anything we just aren’t sure what to do inside with cold...
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    Best litter and cleaning method for newbie

    I wouldn’t use straw as it’s super expensive and when the get bigger it will need to be cleaned a lot. I use pine shavings. I have also seen people use crappy hay or even leaves that fall from trees in the fall. There is a powder you can buy to help with the smell.
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    Best litter and cleaning method for newbie

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    Building Chicken Coop inside a barn

    We own a large barn in upstate NY. The winters can be harsh. We are looking to build a coop inside the barn with a run. They will also be able to go outside and for now will have an enclosed run. If it works out they will free range and share a pasture with 7 Female Alpaca. We have one existing...
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    Integrating chicks

    How do I integrate 15 2 day old baby chicks into 15 9 day old chicks?
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