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    Using litter in coop-do I or don't I?

    Forgive me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you are confusing CAT litter with the litter frequently mentioned in regards to chicken coops. It's not the same thing. Litter, in the coop-sense, is typically organic matter (leaves, straw, wood shavings) and in the case of "deep litter", several...
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    Coop orientation.

    Thanks for the reply. I'm still feeling reassured of my plan to move forward with a Woods style coop. Mostly I was worried about the late summer winds blasting through the opening when facing south. Reading through this thread, I'm not worried anymore, and if a dust storm warning comes along...
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    Coop orientation.

    I'm really new to all this, but have been reading a lot. A Woods-style is appealing to me because of all the natural benefits its design affords. However, where I live (central Arizona), the late summer Monsoons bring "Haboobs" (we called them dust storms until that word suddenly took over a...
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    Arizona Chickens

    Hello, everyone! My name is Kevin and my wife and I are just getting started on this awesome endeavor. We're still early in the planning stages, but are looking forward to keeping 6-10 chickens. We've got plenty of room on our property for a coop and run (and I wouldn't be surprised if we go...
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    San Tan Valley AZ Newbie

    Hi all! My wife and I have reached the conclusion that we gotta have some chickens! Our neighbor has a modest flock, and we enjoy the eggs she gives us. We've got a pretty good sized yard that is just begging for some livestock, so we figured, "why not"? I've been lurking around for about a...
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