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    rundown of new chick flock setup

    Space might be closer to 4 or 5 then, was thinking 5 or 6. Have the lumber to make leaning latter like climbing roosts. Heard flatter is better then round, so there toes can be covered when they sleep. Hadn't heard about lumber under the roost, but that worth remembering. I did see hanging a...
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    rundown of new chick flock setup

    Late response, I have heavy packing foam boards I could attach to the ceiling. If I mount it and have the roosting bars well below it, they won't be able to peck at it. We're thinking 5 or 6 chickens. Reading the post you linked about deep bedding, That was more what I was thinking yes. Was...
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    Idea's for metal shed venting.

    Looking, you can get 8inx24in steel roof flashing for 2$ a sheet at home depo. If theres issues with leaking, I could get that and paint it to match and extend eaves. Bend it to a sharper angle then the roof is for more blowing protection. Vent is 21$ and the caps are 2 for 14$. Updated the...
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    converting catio to a coop?

    googled and say this https://farmpertise.com/are-silkie-chickens-heat-tolerant/ And looking up, your area temps, at there hottest, are above there range, but not crazy so. Site has some tips for taking care of the heat. I'v also read somewhere that freezing a 2l bottle of water each night and...
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    Idea's for metal shed venting.

    I have a tendency to way overthink plans and want to keep adding things. Don't want to overdo it with vents and water blockers and flashing, but don't want to under vent and have sick chickies. Love to hear any advice people might have. How much is to much, how much overdesigned is overkill, how...
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    Idea's for metal shed venting.

    Hello again. Still thinking (or overthinking) of idea's on how to vent this shed for chickens But still keep rain out. Get a lot of blowing rain in the Washington state area, so need to find the sweet spot for airflow and dryness. Father-in-law want to keep it looking upkept, so can't just tarp...
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    rundown of new chick flock setup

    Hello, building a new coop and run setup for a flock, and any errors in my idea's that can be pointed out and improved would be great. Will try and bullet point things to keep it from getting to long. Coop will be a 5x4 metal shed (will add photo if I can get it to work) Extra ventilation will...
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    Hello from Western WA

    In Thurston area of wa, Hope things are well
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    Hello. New to chickens, Live in Washington state. Reading and asking

    Hello, just signing to to read and get advice for seeing up a flock. Wife and I moved in to a home with inlaws in the country and has some space. Setting up a few raised garden beds, a half dozen chickens and fruit trees in the future. Going to be posting about the coop im building from a...
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