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    These are Awesome

    They look great but they're very pricey. I agree that you can build something for less money yourself but my DIY skills are so poor that it would never look like that. I built a chicken ark where I got the plans off the internet, and though it looks ok and is functional, it's no work of art. It...
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    Has anyone used an internet coop-design guide?

    Thanks for the feedback all. I lost my job recently and am therefore on a tight budget, hence why getting a guide to a build-your-own appealed rather than buying a ready made one. It's for 6 chooks, though main emphasis is on security so using heavy duty wire etc I've just realised the one I saw...
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    Has anyone used an internet coop-design guide?

    Having lost my flock twice now to foxes I am looking to build something more substantial and secure. I've been researching on the internet (and on this forum) and found a few sources of information like http://www.chickenark.org/ and other similar websites through google searching. Has anyone...
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    Dirt floor with foxes in the area

    Well foxes in the UK can dig under in one night as I found out to my cost, so take no chances. The above suggestions are good. After all the coop will last for ages so a little more initial expenditure on making the thing secure will pay itself back eventually.
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    first time ever

    Never hatched my own but it sounds like you had a very fulfilling experience. I joined BYC to learn about making a more secure coop and there's so much info on here about everything I'm getting inspired!!
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    Done for now: The Forever Coop (Updated 6/5, page 3)

    Talk about a fortress! That's the most professional and sturdy looking coop I've ever seen. I'm looking to build a strong one to keep away predators having lost my flock twice and joined BYC to get some advice/ideas. This however is taking it to a whole new level...
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    Chicken Feed

    Maybe they find it different and not to their immediate liking. They might get the hang of it when they see the others eating and/or if you don't give them other food options they'll be forced into it (or is that a bit mean?!)
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    OMGOMGOMGOMG>>>>>> UPDATE!:

    I'll second that. I wouldn't be brave enough to take on a GS personally. Although your daughter was doing what came naturally i.e. trying to protect, I can't help feeling that you might want to tell your daughter just how dangerous dogs can be, and if you bash one about it might turn on you. Not...
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    13 out of 14 gone--what could have done this???

    Hello, this is my first post as I've just had the same thing happen (for the second time) and now I've joined BYC to get information about how to build a stronger coop. It's too traumatic to go through again... my sympathies.
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