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    Chicks sleep UNDER the coop at night

    Hi all, I built a very nice and cute coop with the help of my woodworker friend and included a run area that goes under the raised coop. They love it but the problem is my 6 week old girls use the coop to eat and hang out when they get scared but sleep under it at night. The slept fine in the...
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    Outside at 4 weeks? and introducing new chick?

    I peek in at night and they don't look cold. they're not huddled up or anything, just nesting in the pine shavings. Thanks everyone!
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    Outside at 4 weeks? and introducing new chick?

    I weaned the brooder to about 70-75F, but yea I see your point. It's been very hot here, like in the 90s, but high 60s at night. When it's low 60s I kick the light on.
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    Outside at 4 weeks? and introducing new chick?

    I moved my month old chicks outside a couple days ago. They are mostly feathered. Breeds are cochin, easter eggers, bantam brahma, faverolle, and barnevelder. 6 birds total. I moved them to a 4 by 5 foot coop. Pa. nights are in the 60s. I've been using a 250 watt heat lamp at night but it seems...
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    FREE chicken coop plan (nice one too) on the Purina Mills Website

    I like that pictured design a lot too. But I like the egg box being in the front. It looks super cute. Someone here had pics where it said "eggs" on it and it was priceless.
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    FREE chicken coop plan (nice one too) on the Purina Mills Website

    I'm going to build this coop for my baby chicks coming in mid June. It's for my two daughters, 3 and 5. Thanks everyone for adding input and making these plans even better. I also found a building materials recycler in the area and bought everything except the treated lumber for about $50! I am...
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