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    Rebuild a yard this way?

    I just read this article from the homepage: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/composting-with-chickens and wondered if you could rebuild a yard that has been taken over by weeds this way? We have a large area that is infested with crabgrass, and for whatever reason can't even get grass seeds...
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    Comment by 'funkyfarmstudio' in article 'Birdsinbethels Chicken Coop Tractor'

    This is so cute! Question for you - is your pop door separate from the ramp, or does the whole ramp pull up some how? It kind of looks like the door might come down on top of the ramp, but I wasn't sure. Thanks!
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    Designing a tractor/coop for 6 standard size hens

    Thanks Country Rooster! So if we go 4x6 with an external nest box that should be plenty of room for 6. And I think 2 nest boxes for 6 hens is correct right? Anyone have ideas on the ventilation? I'm trying to figure out where to place the windows and roost bars. Also, with this size coop...
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    Designing a tractor/coop for 6 standard size hens

    Hi all! I just joined and have 6 chicks on the way the last week of Feb. I guess that gives us a month or so to build our tractor. I have looked at tons of examples here (very inspiring) but haven't found the perfect thing so trying to come up with it ourselves. My husband is very handy, so...
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    Just finished my chicken tractor / breeding pen! (pic heavy)

    Love this. It is very close to what I have been envisioning, but haven't been able to find any plans! How many standard size chickens would this house? I would say add me to your plan waiting list, but we need to get started soon so might have to wing it....no pun intended :)
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