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    Cheap solution for keeping your coop run dry and protected from the elements

    Don’t attach the screws directly through the curtain holes. Use those holes as guides on where to install your grommets and then put the screws (with washers) through the grommets. Your curtains will not rip this way. I will update my post to reflect this as it may not have been clear.
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    Cheap solution for keeping your coop run dry and protected from the elements

    Sorry I am JUST getting this. Yes I used screws and washers to attach the curtains to the frame. DO NOT use screws and washers directly onto the curtain as it will rip with a gust of wind. You’ll have to install the grommets first. It is easier than you think. I spaced them out about 18” to...
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    Cheap solution for keeping your coop run dry and protected from the elements

    The seed starter mat was just an idea - after doing a little more research, I decided against it bc the chickens would only want to hang out and roost there. I have zero heat in my coop which is probably the best thing.
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    Cheap solution for keeping your coop run dry and protected from the elements

    I agree. I could have learned this the hard way but thanks to people like you, I am able to avoid those deadly mistakes. A solar intake and outlet vent sounds like a killer idea :)
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    Cheap solution for keeping your coop run dry and protected from the elements

    I am in Thornton, Colorado
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    Cheap solution for keeping your coop run dry and protected from the elements

    We left for Disneyland before Christmas 2017 and I had my neighbor take care of my chickens. He did a great job feeding and cleaning the poop. One oversight was that I left the run exposed to the elements — a healthy snowstorm came in and filled the inside with snow. My chickens tracked it...
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    Is it safe to feed almond meal?

    My wife JUST made almond milk and I was hoping that it’d be fine to feed my hens the left over almond remains. You truly do find any answer you are searching for on the internet :)
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    Coop Cam

    You can jump on your local Craigslist and find the RING CAMERAS (you'll even find some with solar if you're lucky). I have one in the coop and one in the run itself. Always remember that you pay for what you get. RING has never let me down, but be sure to get the wifi signal extender too.
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    Artificial Turf as an alternative nesting pad?

    Good to know! Thanks so much!
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    Artificial Turf as an alternative nesting pad?

    Thank you! I think I'll stick with excelsior nesting pads and not reinvent the wheel
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    Artificial Turf as an alternative nesting pad?

    I have some artificial turf that I was thinking about using in my new coop. I have 3 bays in my nesting box and was thinking about cutting six pieces of artificial turf (only 3 at a time would be used). When it's time for cleaning, I'll take the 3 out and put the other 3 in immediately...
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    What is the best paint to use for chicken coop that won't harm my chickens ??

    Did you order the primer AND paint? Or just the paint and did two coats?
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    What is the best paint to use for chicken coop that won't harm my chickens ??

    I just requested some color chips based on your recommendation
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    First time chicken owner, first time coop builder

    Great use of composite decking! Very smart!
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    First time chicken owner, first time coop builder

    I live in Colorado
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