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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    Well we got our prefab kit built and are keeping it in the front yard to let the chicks get an hour or so of sun when its nice out. We are going to put the coop in our larger run once we get it built. The coop kit cannot be made predator proof any way that i can see. We will use the coop kit for...
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    After opening both boxes, the contents were in pretty good shape. We're going to go ahead and use it for a transition coop/run for our chicks until they are ready for the regular coop/run. These Chinese coops are way too small but for 2 or 3 chickens max.
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    I got started on my coop today, 90% finished!

    Flyin-lowe, looks like you're Flyin-high!
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    We received our Pawhut 144" large chicken coop today. We bought this before we found one near us that's made by a veteran cabinet maker for the same price. Excellent craftsmanship. FedEx delivered the two boxes. The boxes were thrashed and some parts are damaged. This is just viewing through the...
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    Pawhut Deluxe Large Backyard Chicken Coop

    We received our Pawhut 144" large chicken coop today. We bought this before we found one near us that's made by a veteran cabinet maker for the same price. Excellent craftsmanship. FedEx delivered the two boxes. The boxes were thrashed and some parts are damaged. This is just viewing through the...
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    Run size

    We will have about 8 chickens total (if my chicken math is right). Would a 8x12 foot run be adequate room. The coop is currently 8x4.
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    My coop build!

    Looks like a great start! Keep us posted through the steps.
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    Options for deep bedding method

    I was considering the DLM and saw to use straw instead of hay. Is there a difference?
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    They don't have inserts, but they could be easily added. We would add gables on each end for better ventilation.
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    There are a few screw holes in the metal that we will seal. We will add some more ventilation. We just stopped by for a minute. It appears to be about 5X8 or so.
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    This coop was found near our house in East Texas. The man is a cabinet maker and these coops are solidly built and painted. Each coop has 7 nest boxes and a roost that runs the length of the coop.
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    So we have decided against buying the pre-built kit we were considering. The kit has shipped but we found a man near us that builds and sells good quality homemade coops. We are going to send the kit back and bite the bullet for return shipping. Too many bad reviews on the kit. The new coops...
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    Buy a Kit or Build a Coop from Scratch?

    . We are getting this one from Amazon. It is 144" long by Paw Hut and has two nest boxes, and will provide a good base for any modifications it night need.
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