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    Newbie chicken owner, first build.

    Like I said , I plan on free ranging the majority of the time, but when all the grass is worn out I'll cover the ground with sand.
  2. J

    Newbie chicken owner, first build.

    I'll squat down and go get the egg, plus my kids are still short. I don't see it being a big issue, for the amount of materials it saved, and to get the look I wanted I'll bend over from time to time. I'd venture that I spent more time going in out and out of it while building it than I will in...
  3. J

    Newbie chicken owner, first build.

    It's only 4 foot tall. I don't plan on going inside the run much, but can if I need to. Like I said it's my first time caring for chickens, but I didn't know there was much need for cleaning an outdoor run. I did make the coop easy to clean by having the entire side panel hinged so it opens. I...
  4. J

    Newbie chicken owner, first build.

    Here is a pic of the nesting box which I have blocked off for now.
  5. J

    Newbie chicken owner, first build.

    I went all in! I have 8 hens, and built this 4x8 coop inspired by my barn. Then I probably over did it, by attaching a 25x25 run. They have been free ranging, and will continue to, when I'm there to close them up at night.
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