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    Three-bird starter flock: will different breeds get along?

    Yes, I wondered about adding the silkie. I've read elsewhere that they don't always get along with other breeds, but sometimes do okay if they are raised as chicks. I am leaning toward the Australorp over the Orpington for heat tolerance. I also want to try at least one Easter Egger, so I just...
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    Three-bird starter flock: will different breeds get along?

    I'm getting close to finishing up my chicken tractor (a modified Garden Ark) for our urban backyard flock-to-be. I've only got room for 3 (for now), and I'm trying to decide if I should get all one breed, or if I can mix it up and they'll still get along. The points I am considering are: 1...
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    Translucent white polycarbonate vs. corrugated metal roofing

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, a larger coop would be great, but for now, I want something small and portable. I anticipate moving within the next couple of years, so I would like something I can take with me. It also needs to be narrow enough to fit through the 55" gate that accesses the backyard...
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    Translucent white polycarbonate vs. corrugated metal roofing

    I've started construction on my tractor coop, based on the plans for the Garden Ark. I live in Utah, where it's sunny most of the time, can get hot in the summer, and cold and snowy in the winter. My coop will have a little bit, but not full, shade. I like the look and natural light aspect of...
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    Advice on small backyard coop for a beginner

    Those are great suggestions, thank you! I did the survey on mypetchicken and Easter Eggers are an appealing option.
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    Advice on small backyard coop for a beginner

    Thanks for the reply, Lynne. Yeah, I bought the plans for the Garden Coop about 5 years ago, but I ended up moving before I could build it. They do look like nice plans--easy to understand--but I think the Ark is a better solution for me now. I don't think it has mesh underneath, but I would...
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    Advice on small backyard coop for a beginner

    Hello all, I've been reading the forums and have found them very useful so far. I have wanted to get a few chickens for almost ten years now. I'm finally in a position where I have the time, space, and budget to do so. I'd like to get a coop set up in time to get a few chicks in the spring. I...
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