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    Paint inside of coop?

    Hello all, I may be getting a really decent dog house in which I'll convert to a coop. MY question is, should I paint the interior of the dh/coop? If so, what should I paint it with? Thanks!
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    Dog Igloo into a good coop?

    Hi all, Hopefully (as discussed in another post of mine) I will be getting a really nice wooden dog house that will make an excellent coop. My question in this post is, if tht falls through, can I use a dog Igloo ( http://petsr4u.com/proddetail.asp?prod=21525874 ) as a coop? I ask as I...
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    Would I need to put an interior ramp on the inside for them to easily get out?
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    $30! I'll look for interior pictures of coops to get a good idea on placing the roost. I don't want to place it too high or too low.
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    Thanks everyone for the great advice! I figure I'll cut into it and add an external nest box. I'll look here and elsewhere for a simple design in which I can fit to this house (if I am able to get it of course). Also, about where would I ideally want to place the roost bar? Thanks!
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    I've been told it's roughly a 3.5 foot cube. how many hens would this adequately house? I'd of course build an enclosed run. thanks!
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    I've been told it's roughly a 3.5 foot cube. how many hens would this adequately house? I'd of course build an enclosed run. thanks!
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    NJ here, so we do get cold winters. what modifications would you all make? I figure I'd drill maybe two large holes towards top of house, and cover them with hardwire cloth (for the ventilation) and maaybe shingle (or reshingle) the roof. I'm not sure of the dimensions yet. It is advertised...
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    Would this doghouse make a good coop?

    It has a removable roof. Would this be a good dog house to convert to a coop?
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    Slim Capecodder Coop?

    http://www.farmnyard.com/Capecodder_Slim_Coop.html Does this appear to be: 1) a decent value? 2) a good cold weather coop? 3) good for 6 hens? Thanks!
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    Can I convert this rabbit hutch into a coop? Advice sought! :)

    Hi guys, I've seen this rabbit hutch on sale on CL for a decent price. If the top opens, can this be made into a decent small chicken coop to house 4-6 hens? I would remove the current cage portion, cut out the floor on the bottom half of frame (under where the cage is) create a ramp, and...
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    Backyard chicken coop advice sought. NJ here.

    Hey guys, Thanks again for all the helpful and informative information! Kristen: those are really neat coops; I especially like the last model! Thanks! Coyote: I live in Jackson, NJ (Ocean County). Thanks for the advice! Jen: Cool website and great advice! Thanks for your offer of...
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    Backyard chicken coop advice sought. NJ here.

    Hey all, Thanks for the advice, I appreciate everyone's input! Simplyforties: good advice, I've actually been checking CL for the last few weeks. JJG: good advice as well. I've been looking at the eglu but I get the feeling it's so small that i'd have to limit myself to maybe two? Mike...
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    Backyard chicken coop advice sought. NJ here.

    Hi all, I live in a suburban setting with a little over a quarter acre of property. I would like to have anywhere between 2-6 hens and am not sure if I am going to try and build a coop, or find an affordable pre-built coop/run. I live in NJ, any advice on where to find coops for sale locally...
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