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    Our coop

    There's the shell.
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    Our coop

    I'd love to say it cost substantially less than prefab coops- but truth be told with lumber, fasteners, roofing, hinges, galvanized welded wire, pea gravel, paint and other add ons- about $900 (200 over my original budget). You could do way better with salvaged materials- but I had a week off...
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    Red tailed hawk encounter

    Yeah, we put the chickens up in the coop, I grabbed the jesses and walked the hawk right into the run- where he perched. You can see the hens above and the red tail below.
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    Our coop

    Thanks! I modeled it after a design I saw online called a coop deville. The benefit is that it is elevated (ergonomic to observe, work on and retrieve eggs) plus keeps the birds away from pests and predators. The run is partually covered now to keep the suspended feeder dry. The 7 foot...
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    Our coop

    Thanks- we have 3 brahma 3 Sussex- though I'd like to get a polish someday.
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 2/23/15 - picture by Bayrider16

    "I see the world from both sides now"
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    Grateful for this site

    This site has been an awesome resource to me for the past year. Just decided to become a member. We have 3 brahmas and 3 speckled Sussex. They're about 9 months old and they're now part of the family. So many perspectives and bits of info have helped me troubleshoot the challenges in caring...
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    Red tailed hawk encounter

    This hawk came to the yard to check out our flock. It turned out to be an escape from two towns over. We were able to get him to a local refuge and they tracked down the rightful handler. Amazing bird. No harm to any parties involved.
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    Our coop

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