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    Where to get wide hardware cloth?

    Yea, I did a bit more digging and found some other threads on byc that linked to some good resources. I'm currently looking at this: http://www.twpinc.com/twpinc/products/TWPCAT_COON/p_002X002D0630W60T The problem is I'd need two of those rolls and the shipping isn't cheap either. So I'm...
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    Where to get wide hardware cloth?

    Thanks for the tips! I'm a bit picky about appearances, so I don't really want to sew sheets together. I will try at a hardware and feed store to see if I can't special order what I'm looking for. I also found a supplier online, but they look like they supply to companies, not individuals...
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    Where to get wide hardware cloth?

    Hi, I'm working to build my first chicken coop. There are some screen grabs out of autocad at the bottom of this post for those interested. The issue I have is that there are two openings in the run that are 72"x72" and 72"x80" respectively. I kinda assumed I could get 72" wide hardware...
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    Coop floor/litter cleaning

    not really. at least it's not in the plans yet. If you can imagine, my run will be about 9' x 9' with the coop taking up the lower right corner if looking from above. So, from outside the run I'll only have access to two walls, the back and the right side. The right side has the door I...
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    Coop floor/litter cleaning

    Hi, I'm working on a custom coop design for my 12 new chicks. Following the advice I've read, I've allowed for about 3sq ft per chicken in the coop. The coop therefore is about 6'x6'. I've taken pretty much everything into account including accessing eggs, doors, ventilation, etc. However...
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    New coop questions

    Thanks guys for the excellent feedback! I really appreciate the help! I'm sure I'll have more questions as I work through the design. And I welcome anyone else with opinions chiming in! Thanks again!
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    New coop questions

    Oh, I had another question that came up. I've read that you should bury a screen (aka hardware cloth) down and out about 10 inches around your coop/run to prevent predators from digging in. Is there any reason the bottom part of the run/coop couldn't just be screened like the top and sides...
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    New coop questions

    Hi, I'm new to backyard chickens (and having chickens at all). We have 12 hens (we hope all hens!) in a brooder right now. I want to build a coop rather than buying one off the shelf. In my planning and research I've come up with a few concerns and questions: First off, my basic plan is to...
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