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    What Killed Half My Flock?

    Any pics? Could help people with their guessing. May want to add a camera in your coop. Do wi-fi and power reach your coop/run. If not, you cold always setup a game cam to see what visits your coop at night. I added cameras inside my coop and run. I set the run camera to alert me of any...
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    I've been away a while. Coop looks great. Really coming together. Can't wait to see the finished product with its new inhabitants scratching around.
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    Yes. I live in Florida, so no lack of water here. I have a 55 gallon rain barrel connected to rain gutters. Here's a vid of my build. 6:45 in the vid is the part where I discuss my watering system. If this link gets removed by moderators, you can always find my coop build video from my...
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    How Big A Compressor for Home Shop?

    Thank you. Not sure if I mentioned it in my video, but the city in which I live regulates the height of our coupes to 6 feet. That rule limits the height of my run. I didn't want the run to be above the bottom portion of the roof so I'm left with what you see here. As for the heat lamp, I...
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    My first coop, first chickens (don't even have them yet!lol)

    Looking forward to the end product. One thing's for sure...your chickens couldn't have picked a better climate to live in.
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    Need help building a coop

    I'd never suggest building something I've not made myself. That being said, the (difficult to build and water collecting) feeder my previous post directs you to was not typed by me. What you're directed to would fill with water in our Florida rains and totally waste the food inside. Only go...
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    Repeat of what they said with somne extra... You're just south of me in FL (I think), so I'm guessing you've been through hurricanes. Irma did a number on my neighborhood and another will be here someday. Best to be ready. That being said, if you nailed those panels down to each rafter in rows...
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    If you use the appropriate hardware properly, they shouldn't leak. I also recommend using some form of barrier between the roof wood (roof deck) and the roof panel. For instance, I used tarp material that I got from Lowes. It covers wood during shipping (to the store) and they just throw it...
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    Want your opinions!

    This coop was only built last year, but always a work in progress as I move things around, add things, remove things. The window on the backdoor was a total afterthought. Lots of afterthoughts with this build.
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    Don't use tin snips to cut Ondura roof panels. Use a saw like I mentioned above. Either a circular, reciprocating, or jig saw. You can also use a utility knife, but saws are quicker and easier.
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    Not a dumb question, but on one side I used a jig saw and on the other side I used a reciprocating saw. I've seen people use circular saws as well. I made a vid of my coop build. Just click the "My Coop" link next to my profile pic. You'll see me cut one side of the panel in the video. I used a...
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    They look great and are holding up nicely. I've got to ask, is that not what you used? The Ondura panels from Lowes are asphalt and coated with various paint colors (brown, green, red...). Either way, I'm very happy with them.
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    Question about my first coop purchase please

    I highly recommend building your own. It will last forever and is satisfying to say you built it. You can save lots of $$$ on it and kids love chickens. I've only heard horror stories about store bought coops. A coop you build will be built to last and will suit the need of you and your...
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    Can we build it? Yes we can... probably... kind of!

    Great story and build. Little kids love chickens; as do I. Those Ondura roofing panels are a breeze to work with and they look great. I used them on my coop build and very happy I didn't go with metal.
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    Want your opinions!

    I've seen plenty of sheds converted into coops. One good thing about doing it that way is that there is typically tons of room inside them for your birds. You can even section it off so it's still somewhat usable as a shed. I'd say the only downside is the cost of a new shed. If you are so...
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