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    Size of coop for only at night

    Me too! Grew up in Natal with a British Dad... so can guess how little exposure I got! Then I married Rudi!!!! He really got a kick out of me learning his language. Every mistake became family history....
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Me too! My oorlede man was Afrikaans.... lekker om n ander taal te praat... so beitjie!
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hey That is so neat! 50.... so they doing good? LOL Pity you can't post pics here. Would love to see.
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    Size of coop for only at night

    2.25 birds would be problematic? Kidding.... Can always have 9 birds to 8 meters... not so blonde you see. Thanks for the tip about FAQ, Steve. I bet I could answer a lot of questions there before bugging you all with my ignorance.
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hi Cetawin. Thanks for the welcome. Ummm here is my 2 cents worth... What would be the best size?.... comfy but snug As you are looking at dual purpose and somewhat heavy breeds, I would not go less that 4 sq ft per bird. By the way...you will love the Australorps! Of my 31 hens...
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hi Cheryl! Bushveld is like savanah with a few trees. Thanks for the welcome
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hi Robin, Thanks so much.... me too! Lots to learn yet but this site is fantastic. As a rule of thumb, I give each bird 8 inches of roost pole and then 3 square feet of floor space per bird in a sleeping coop. That allows them to move around on the floor when they wake up or are going...
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hey! Hi....
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    Size of coop for only at night

    digitS' : Cyara, this wildlife is what - - cheetahs! leopards!! lions!!! :o??? Occasionally wrestle a leopard down before breakfast. The cheetahs and lions have learned to stay away.... Okay, I'm assuming that you know that chickens don't do much of anything when it is dark, other than...
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hi Meri, Thanks for the info. I am assuming that you are working in feet. So would you say 1 foot squared per bird would be good? You are probably right about wanting to leave food for them overnight. Just hang it up as Sissy does to keep it clean. And also the water. I did hear about...
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hi Sissy, Thanks it does help. Why do you use apple cider? I know it is very healthy and put it in my own water bottle but never heard of it for hens. Interesting!
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Quote: Hi Jean, No I don't have them yet. I have been looking at all the types. I did have some once.... well....bought them at the side of the road.... were supposed to be hens... were really beautiful cockerels though! Won't be doing that again!! I live in South Africa in the bushveld. I...
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    Size of coop for only at night

    Hello everyone, I was directed to this forum when asking a question about chickens. Recommended as helpful I want to find out what size I need per chicken for only sleeping quarters. I plan to put them out in tractors in the day but want them safely locked up at night. We have a lot of...
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